One way to pay for wildlife conservation is to allow the rich to bag a few animals for high prices. But is it just an exercise in colonialism?

Much like the circus at its center, the musical “Water for Elephants” is a dazzling spectacle — but also a bit messy, and with a lot of darkness lurking in the shadows beyond the Big Top lights. The ...

S1: Hey there , San Diego , it's Andrew Bracken in for Jade Hyneman. Today we hear all about San Diego Zoo Safari Park's newest addition , Elephant Valley. This is KPBS Midday Edition. Connecting our ...

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Deep in the Angolan Highlands lurks a rumored new species of elephant. Conservationist and ornithologist Steve Boyes has been searching for this elusive herd for years, and the story of his journey is ...

Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California's Año Nuevo State Park and several more are showing signs of the illness. The outbreak has prompted park ...

Thirty seals, primarily weaned pups, have died since late last week, scientists said. By Emily Anthes and Apoorva Mandavilli A lethal form of bird flu, which has already killed tens of thousands of ...

Bull elephant turns violent during breeding and flips cars in Thailand Posted: February 17, 2026 | Last updated: February 18, 2026 A bull elephant turned aggressive during a breeding session in ...

Young elephants have a lot to learn—what to eat, what to avoid, how to behave around others. When they grow up around their mother and aunts, their development into well-behaved adults may seem ...

Much of the eastern United States is currently undergoing a massive polar vortex, with another one expected to follow. Meanwhile, California basks in the sunshine. These conditions set the stage for ...

The German filmmaker’s latest opus will be released in select theaters on Feb. 27 and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu on March 8. By Katie Kilkenny Enterprise Reporter, TV & Labor After premiering at ...