Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Imagine hiking through the dense forests of Montana, catching a glimpse of a grizzly bear in the ...

When you think about protected animals, you probably picture polar bears, elephants, or maybe tigers. But did you know that some of the creatures you spot in your backyard or on a stroll through the ...

Conservation groups and scientists are intensifying efforts to safeguard vulnerable wildlife, combining litigation, research, and advanced technologies. The Center for Biological Diversity is pursuing ...

Learn what the Endangered Species Act does, how it protects wildlife in the US and abroad, and why proposed changes could ...

Several local species - including birds, fish and snakes - are protected under California and federal law.