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Monkey Feared Extinct Rediscovered

Posted Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:20 AM ET | 0

The elusive Miller's grizzled langur popped up unexpectedly in Borneo. Read more

Man Tried To Take 247 Animals on Plane

Posted Tue Dec 27, 2011 01:08 PM ET | 0

The man was caught in Argentina trying to board a flight with several exotic animals, some dead. Read more

Whales and Salmon: When Enemies Need Each Other

Posted by Emily Sohn Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:00 AM ET | 0

Some killer whales eat salmon to survive, but their prey are in trouble, too. Read more

Ohio Animal Rampage Exposes Lack of Laws

Posted Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:53 PM ET | 0

Advocates are criticizing laws in the United States that allow exotic animal ownership. Read more

Cute Otters Spark Ugly Battle

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Oct 12, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Conservationists want to introduce them back to California waters, but fishermen say their livelihoods could be ruined. Read more

Rare Persian Onager Foal Born: Big Pic

Posted Mon Sep 12, 2011 12:17 PM ET | 0

The National Zoo celebrates the birth of a rare Persian onager foal. Read more

Animals: Endangered Coral Grown in Zoo [VIDEO]

Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 03:00 AM ET | 0

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is growing Elkhorn coral from scratch as part of a program to save the endangered species. Jorge Ribas reports. Watch video

Candid Cameras Reveal Animals in Peril

Posted Tue Aug 16, 2011 07:00 AM ET | 0

Rare images of elusive animals are caught on camera traps all over the world in a massive project. Read more

Baby Oryxes Born: Big Pic

Posted Thu Jul 28, 2011 12:12 PM ET | 0

Oryxes are extinct in the wild, but this baby is one of three additions to the captive population born this summer. Read more

A Summer of Panda Pregnancies: Photos

Posted Fri Jul 22, 2011 05:25 PM ET | 0

The National Zoo welcomed four baby red panda cubs, but no giant pandas this summer. Read more

What We Don't See When We See Chimps

Posted by Emily Sohn Fri Jul 22, 2011 06:18 AM ET | 0

Seeing chimps in entertainment may jeopardize their endangered status. Read more

Rare Gibbon Group Found in Vietnam: Photos

Posted Mon Jul 18, 2011 09:28 AM ET | 0

The talkative primates were located by their lively morning calls. Read more

Rainbow Toad Resurfaces: Big Pic

Posted Fri Jul 15, 2011 06:34 AM ET | 0

One of the world's most elusive amphibians has made a reappearance. Read more

Snow Leopards Thriving in Afghanistan

Posted Wed Jul 13, 2011 02:40 PM ET | 0

A surprisingly healthy population is found in a mountainous region of the war-torn country. Read more

Baby Gorilla Born: Big Pic

Posted Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:06 PM ET | 0

This adorable baby gorilla is the newest addition to the San Diego Zoo. Read more

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