wildlife-conservation

Keeping a wild bird in a cage is not a single, universally accepted practice; it is a set of decisions shaped by law, bird biology, and ethics. In most jurisdictions, capturing,...

An elephant kill refers to any documented instance in which an elephant dies from direct or indirect causes. In practice, the term can describe deaths from natural predation, hu...

Sun bears, the smallest of the eight bear species, inhabit tropical forests across Southeast Asia. In China, their presence in zoos serves as a bridge between visitors and a poo...

The Andean condor is listed as Endangered across most of its range, with regional populations facing varying pressures. In this profile, we clarify how scientists define this st...

Nepal hosts several bear species distributed across the Himalayas and lower foothills, playing distinct ecological and cultural roles. This overview covers the species present,...

The black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) is a small wild cat species native only to southern Africa. It is among the smallest cat species and plays a key role in open grassland and...

Ohio black bear GPS collar projects are long term monitoring efforts run by state wildlife agencies to map movements, survival, and habitat use across forested regions. By fitti...

Sea turtles in Texas waters represent a subset of the world’s seven sea turtle species, with five commonly recorded in the Gulf of Mexico. These ancient mariners nest on Texas...

The phrase "the gorillas of tomorrow" captures a simple but powerful question: what will the world of gorillas look like in the coming years? This explainer outlines the current...

Lions in Kenya occupy a defining place in East Africa’s ecology, culture, and tourism. These apex predators shape savanna ecosystems, support rural livelihoods, and draw globa...