wildlife-conservation

Black rhinos occupy a narrow but carefully managed part of eastern and southern Africa. Their range is fragmented, reflecting both historical declines and ongoing conservation i...

Bobcats are not endangered in Florida and are currently listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN globally; in Florida, they are recognized as a regulated game species wi...

Moose are large, wide-ranging herbivores that fascinate observers with their size and calm demeanor, yet they can be quick to react when disturbed. Because they move between wet...

The Atchafalaya Basin, Louisiana’s largest river swamp, supports one of the Southeast’s most diverse assemblages of wetland wildlife. Its bottomland hardwoods, cypress-tupel...

Caring for an American toad (Anaxyrus americanus) means supporting a resilient but ecologically valuable species in ways that align with its natural behavior. This evergreen gui...

Elk (Cervus canadensis) were once present in the eastern and western parts of North Carolina before European settlement. Habitat loss, unregulated hunting, and predator pressure...

Cougars, also called mountain lions or pumas, are large carnivores that shape ecosystems through predator–prey interactions and landscape-level effects. This guide explains ho...

The Galápagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) occupies a narrow band of the Galápagos archipelago, relying on cool, nutrient-rich waters and specific coastal habitats. This gu...

An endangered toad is a species assessed as at high risk of extinction in the wild, typically listed by the IUCN Red List or national authorities. Assessments consider small and...

Avery Island Bird Sanctuary is a protected coastal property in south Louisiana managed as a wildlife refuge and bird conservation area. Located on Avery Island—best known for...