Conservation (21)
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Camera Trap Shows Frolicking Baby Elephants
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, May 1, 2013Newly released footage from the Wildlife Conservation Society captures beautiful images of a herd of elephants in Seima Protection Forest in Cambodia, including some sweet moments with the… Full Article ›
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How Zoos and Aquariums Help Endangered Species
By Lisa Granshaw, Apr 22, 2013Zoos and aquariums are great places to get up close to wildlife from around the world, particularly species that you never would have seen otherwise. But these institutions do much more than… Full Article ›
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Help Endangered and Threatened Wildlife by Taking Action, Going Green
By Lisa Granshaw, Apr 19, 2013Each year, Earth Day offers a chance to step back and consider our impact on the planet. Many of us choose to celebrate by making a donation to an organization or taking part in an event that… Full Article ›
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20 Animals You Might Not Know Are Going Extinct
By Samantha Thornton, Mar 18, 2013Thousands of animal species are listed in the Endangered Species Act, but we found a few that you wouldn't expect to find on the brink of extinction. From household pets to garden pests, here… Full Article ›
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10 Reasons to Love Sharks (You Heard Right!)
By Linda Lombardi, Aug 10, 2012Cue the Jaws soundtrack . . . It's that time of the summer again: Shark Week! This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Discovery Channel sharkathon, which premieres on… Full Article ›
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8 Zoos Helping Animals Edge Out of Extinction
By Linda Lombardi, Jul 10, 2012At the zoo, you get to spy creatures that you'd otherwise never see. But zoos are more than just fun places to visit — without their dedicated conservation efforts, some animals would… Full Article ›
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Cougars Are Making a Comeback in America
By Colleen Oakley, Jun 18, 2012A new study confirms what scientists have suspected: The country is seeing a resurgence of cougars (no, not Demi Moore and Courteney Cox, but the actual wild cat kind) throughout parts of the… Full Article ›
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From Pound Puppy to Whale Watcher: How a Black Lab Helps Scientists Track Orcas
By Colleen Oakley, Jun 12, 2012Back in 2008, Tucker the black Lab was just another canine resident at SnoLine Kennels in Arlington, Wash. — until he caught the eye of Sam Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation… Full Article ›
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Top 6 Vacation Spots With Hands-On Animal Conservation Programs
By Nora Zelevansky, May 7, 2012There are lots of reasons to vacation: stress release, exposure to new foods and cultures, quality time spent with loved ones — and saving animals. These hotels — plus a cruise ship… Full Article ›
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Fall in Love With Oscar the Chimpanzee
By Susan Wagner, Apr 20, 2012Want to make new friends this weekend? Consider hanging out with some chimps in Africa. All you have to do is get to a movie theater near you to watch Disneynature’s Chimpanzee, which opens… Full Article ›
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Take a Trip "To The Arctic"
By Kristen Seymour, Apr 19, 2012Can't get away for a nature-filled trek with your family this weekend? How about the next best thing? To the Arctic 3D hits select IMAX theaters beginning April 20, and it's a film that… Full Article ›
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Endangered Sloths Thrive at a Unique Rehab Center in Costa Rica
By Shayna Meliker , Apr 10, 2012Slowly but surely a rehabilitation center in Costa Rica is helping a population of vulnerable sloths, the world's slowest mammals. Since 1991, Judy and Luis Arroyo have cared for the… Full Article ›