The Tricky Art of Saving Wild Species
Some estimates put the planet on a pace to lose half of all species by the end of the century, and accordingly, conservation efforts in the United States have moved far beyond not shooting animals. Full story
San Diego Zoo Welcomes Season's 1st Condor Chick
The San Diego Zoo welcomed its first California condor chick of the hatching season on Feb. 24, the zoo announced yesterday (March 11), as part of their breeding program to help save the endangered species. Full story
Gorillas to Be Protected with New Congo National Park
The Republic of Congo has declared a new national park that conservationists hope with protect a core population of western lowland gorillas, a critically endangered species, as well as other threatened species, the Wildlife Conservation Society announced today (Jan. 31). Full story
Orphaned elephants find home, love in rare preserve
Workers at a Kenyan sanctuary for elephants who have lost their mothers, many through rampant poaching, talk about how they care for one of Africa’s most endangered species. By NBC's William Angelucci.
Endangered Species? Bikini Waxes Wiping Out Pubic Lice
Pubic lice have plagued mankind for thousands of years, but the itchy pests are now facing a enemy that threatens to wipe them out: bikini waxing. Full story
Genetics used to protect rare elephants
To help protect a diminutive elephant researchers are taking an innovative look at the pachyderm's genome. Full story
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2012 eulogy for the GOP?
Martin Bashir and guests Ron Christie, Goldie Taylor, and Dr. James Peterson debate whether Republicans are an endangered species in 2012 or if they can finally read the demographics on the wall and limit their unpopular talk about “an entitlement society.”
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