Living in coexistence with our fellow beings—from beetles to bears—is only possible when we pay attention to what they have ...

Given that spotting bison is common, there are rules visitors need to follow. Bison at Yellowstone can weigh up to 2,000 pounds, posing safety risks if approached inappropriately.

The Wildlife Center treats injured animals and, wherever possible, returns them to the wild. When this is not possible, for ...

But animal trainers working to conserve wildlife often have the opposite goal: teaching animals in the wild to avoid human beings — people often being the most dangerous creatures in the jungle.

Recalibrating our senses reveals that animals are indeed talking and communicating ideas, feelings, and information with startling precision.

This free downloadable lesson plan explores various species of animals that camouflage and dives deeper into how and why animals utilize this unique survival strategy. Included in the downloadable ...

It’s almost always best to leave wild animals alone, even if you find a young animal that seems weak or orphaned. Young animals belong in the wild; and though they might seem alone, their parents are ...

When Congress in 1894 imposed stiff fines for killing bison and other animals in Yellowstone, Sheridan’s troops were the only protectors a weak government could muster.

Zoo babies offer a lesson in wildlife conservation A new gorilla, elephant and giraffe can help visitors learn about saving their wild cousins.

A USDA program kills wild animals at the request of private livestock owners. NPR obtained exclusive documents to show how its employees manage wildlife.

To learn about wild animals, biologists have traditionally flown small planes or helicopters overhead, poured over satellite pictures, or approached on foot. But scientists are increasingly ...

That’s allowed all sorts of wild animals to get comfortable in and around cities, from boar in Rome to wild turkeys in Oakland, California. As we humans keep expanding and taking up more space, ...