

World Sep 10

In our news wrap Thursday, a huge fire erupted at the port in Beirut, Lebanon, a month after a catastrophic explosion there that killed 190 people and injured 6,500. Black smoke billowed over the port’s ruins. The military said the…
World May 15

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new alertness to anti-poaching patrols in Africa, and a new fear.
By Joe Mwihia, Associated Press
Health Apr 22

U.S. authorities say that while it appears some animals can get the virus from people, there’s no indication the animals are transmitting it to human beings.
By Associated Press
World Feb 05

Bushfires are still burning in parts of Australia. So far this season, they have claimed the lives of more than 30 people and destroyed tens of millions of acres of land. The ensuing toll on forest and wildlife has prompted…
By Miles O'Brien
Jan 29

Australia’s bushfires have devastated the country’s wildlife and habitats. Experts say the very existence of some species whose populations were already at vulnerable levels may now hang in the balance. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports from Australia on the country’s…
Sep 19

By Seth Borenstein, Christina Larson, Associated Press
North America's skies are lonelier and quieter.
Sep 02

By Associated Press
Denmark is spending 11 million kroner ($1.6 million) on four circus elephants to give them a proper retirement as the government moves to ban wild animals in circuses.
Aug 22

By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
The plan would regulate world trade in giraffe parts, including hides, bone carvings and meat, while stopping short of a full ban. It passed 106-21 with seven abstentions.
Jun 05

By John Seewer, Associated Press
The plan affects 1.4 million acres on federal public lands, including 74 national wildlife refuges, U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said.
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