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The monarch butterfly is widely recognized and widely dispersed across North America and it's in trouble. Federal officials decide soon whether it gets protection under the Endangered Species Act. -
The group Animals Lebanon says it rescued Sara the lion cub from abuse by a Lebanese social media influencer, kept it safe in Beirut and sent it to a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. -
One thousand students descended on the park Thursday to learn about everything from how blubber keeps animals warm to how roller coasters work. -
Electric light is known to disrupt the circadian rhythms of people. -
It is unclear why two of the rarely seen, short-crested oarfish have washed up on local shores. -
About two dozen chimpanzees deemed too feeble to be moved a few years ago will be going to Chimp Haven after all. The NIH said originally they'd be kept in New Mexico for their own safety. -
With 23 short essays on creatures ranging from the wombat to the spider, Katherine Rundell's new book is essential reading for anyone whose wonder could use a jumpstart. -
A new PBS Nature documentary spotlights the flora and fauna in our own backyard in San Diego, the most biodiverse county in the continental U.S. The film, which airs on KPBS-TV this week, will screen at the San Diego Natural History Museum beginning Nov. 22. -
About 350 goats are nearing the end of two weeks clearing brush around Miramar Reservoir. -
The gentle animals are part of Portland International Airport's effort to counter travel stress with soothing elements from nature.
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