Belugas join a rare animal kingdom club—they can recognize themselves in a mirror

A study published today in PLOS One shows that belugas are able to recognize themselves in mirrors, using the tools to peer ...
Hosted on MSN

Rare animal photos and new finds highlight biodiversity urgency

A global collection of 65 rare wildlife photographs captures elusive species and unusual behaviors, from desert-dwelling sand cats to vividly patterned frogs. Many of these species face threats from ...

Rare 567‑million‑year‑old fossils refine our understanding of early animal evolution

From butterflies to blue whales, corals and worms, Earth is home to an incredible diversity of animals. How all of these ...
Amazon S3 on MSN

See every rare reptile living in one massive animal collection

Celine Tails explores an enormous collection filled with rare and fascinating reptile animals all in one place.
New York Post

Rare monkey gives birth just months after surgeons perform foot-saving operation

A critically endangered monkey has given birth just months after surgeons saved her foot in a pioneering operation. Masaya was the first ever roloway monkey to undergo surgery which removed a ...
Animal Welfare Institute

Endangered Species

Threats from deforestation, pollution, hunting, and climate change are contributing to the extinction of endangered species.
AOL

Rare Endangered Animal Caught on Camera Lurking in Wisconsin Tree

A playful critter was spotted in Wisconsin in a shocking on-camera moment. A biologist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) spotted an incredibly rare animal earlier this winter, ...