Rescued Guam kingfishers returned to the wild
There is good news for a bird called the Guam kingfisher, which was declared extinct in the wild in 1988 due to predation from brown tree snakes.
The world’s largest parrot is threatened by fires in Brazil
Fires have swept through an important breeding refuge for hyacinth macaws.
Scientists use eDNA to discover hidden animals in a West African river
Scientists can use DNA left in the environment to survey biodiversity in ecosystems. It is a useful tool in remote areas, where it is hard to watch or capture species.
The tortoise with the back door in its shell
Meet a clever tortoise with a special trick for keeping itself safe from predators!
Indigenous women in Peru work together to solve human-wildcat conflict
A team of Indigenous Quechua women are using camera traps to do science, building stronger livestock enclosures, and changing attitudes about wildcats.
An endangered Australian fish skates away from extinction
Good news for an endangered Tasmanian skate. For the first time, a Maugean skate egg has hatched in captivity.
Meet the capybara, the world’s largest rodent
Candid Animal Cam introduces the capybara!
There are 13 species of otters
This year World Otter Day is May 25. Let's celebrate these amazing, water-loving, playful, carnivorous mammals.
Meet some chameleons of Madagascar, with Dr. Frank Glaw
Madagascar is home to an amazing diversity of chameleons, from the teeny tiny to the large and colorful! Expert Dr. Frank Glaw describes some of his favorites...
What do we do with our stuff when we are done with it?
A large amount of recyclable stuff ends up as litter or in landfill instead of becoming new bottles, toys, cans, and other useful things. We can change this!
What is seagrass and why is it important?
Seagrasses are aquatic plants that are super important for planet Earth. Learn more!
Meet the 7 living species of sea turtles
Meet the 7 species of sea turtles!
World Elephant Day for kids
August 12 is World Elephant Day. Celebrate these awesome giants of the animal world!
Nudibranch matching game
Nudibranchs come in the most amazing array of shapes and colors! Can you find the matching pairs?
Quiz: What is a horseshoe crab?
Horseshoe crabs may not be on your top 10 list of favorite animals, but maybe they ought to be. Take the quiz to learn why!
Talking to Bamboo
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