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Both animals ... National Geographic Explorer Dee Boersma (at left) has spent 50 years studying Galápagos penguins and their changing habitats; for the past decade, she’s been mentoring ...

They may be born in the wild, but these baby animals are pure heart-melters! From clumsy lion cubs and playful elephant calves to snuggly bear cubs and curious giraffe babies, this is nature at its ...

It's springtime and you might spot baby animals that appear to be orphaned, but Arizona wildlife officials say young wildlife should be left alone.

In Ocala National Forest, Florida ... The New York Times/Redux While the sudden arrival of trillions of baby-carrot-sized insects may cause concern for the squeamish, periodical cicadas are ...

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allow baby birds to be raised by their parents in the wild. Note: It is illegal to raise wild birds in captivity unless you have both state and federal permits. If a wild animal has been injured ...

The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ... to destroy the habitats of endangered animals. "For 50 years, the ESA has saved numerous species -- including iconic ...

Our correspondent in Rome set's out for the Italian forest with an organization that takes small groups to try to see wolves in the wild. April 16, 2025 • A recent series of studies suggests ...

A drug peddler, a Myanmar national, was apprehended in connection with the seizure ... Myanmar's Chin state is a hub for smuggling of varied drugs, exotic wildlife animals and many other contrabands ...