Wildlife

India releases cheetahs back into wild 70 years after local extinction

Several cheetahs from Namibia landed in India as part of a contested plan to reintroduce the big cats to the South Asian country.

Pakistan zoo cancels lion auction after criticism from WWF

World Wildlife Fund has urged Lahore zoo authorities to re-home lions with other government wildlife facilities.

Why some experts don’t want India to release cheetahs in the wild

The relocation of the wild cats from one continent to another comes with a lot of challenges and questions.

Protest against dangerous wildlife in Kenya turns deadly

At least four protesters were shot dead in Kajiado county, where a demonstration called on the authorities to take steps for residents' security from wild animals.

Are beavers expediting climate change?

From serving as buffers against wildfires to building dams, beavers are called nature's ecosystem engineers. But they can also be destructive.

Giant panda gives birth to rare third cub at Malaysia zoo

The cub was born at a Kuala Lumpur zoo to Liang Liang who has been on loan to Zoo Negara Malaysia since 2014 along with male panda Xing Xing.

Spanish energy giant sued over death of birds on electricity cables

Experts say electrocution on power lines is a major threat to many wild birds, particularly endangered species that use pylons as perches.

US authorities investigate alarming spike in manatee deaths

Hundreds of dead manatees have been found in Florida waters, a situation that could be classed as an 'unusual mortality event.'

Leopard attacks on the rise in Kashmir

Wild leopard attacks are increasing in parts of Kashmir due to deforestation and disruption of wildlife habitats.

Face masks pose new threat to wildlife

Campaigners are urging people to use more washable masks and bin disposables properly after cutting off their straps.

First gorillas in captivity test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park says eight gorillas that live together at the park have the virus and several have been coughing.

US opens more Arctic land in Alaska to oil leasing

Under Obama-era rules, about half of the reserve was available for leasing, with the other half protected for environmental reasons and Indigenous people. But the new plan allows oil development on about 80 percent of the reserve.