Vulnerable species — and the impact of the facility on their habitat and well-being — are at the core of a legal fight.

A dozen sleek grey Yangtze finless porpoises glide inside a vast pool at the Institute of Hydrobiology in Wuhan as scientists ...

Over the last decade, Argentina has been closing its zoos and relocating animals to sanctuaries and rescue centers. But ...

National Geographic announced it has acquired the streaming rights to "Ghost Elephants," which is written, directed and narrated by Werner Herzog and features National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes.

Young puffins have to leave their burrows alone, without the help of their parents, and find the ocean. Every year, local ...

The Spanish Civil Guard on Tuesday said it had dismantled an illegal animal trafficking ring, including endangered or protected species. Two men aged 30 and 35 were found with more than 150 exotic ...

The verdant rainforests, volcanic hills, steep valleys and rippling crater lakes that make up the interior of Caribbean are often overlooked in favour of its coastline. But head into its humid ...

'Feral child summer’ isn't just a social media catchphrase. Here’s how unstructured outdoor play builds stronger brains and lasting ties to nature. Free play in wild spaces challenges children to take ...

Nestled along the meandering Stanislaus River, Caswell Memorial State Park is an ideal destination for families seeking a laid-back getaway in the Central Valley. Spanning 258 acres, what it lacks in ...

As rare rains sweep across northern Namibia, its landscapes spring to life, with flowers blooming in the desert, wildlife returning to the water-soaked bush — and a rhino population that carries on ...