The popular salamanders are nearly extinct in the wild, where they are confined to a small system of canals in Mexico City.

and wild populations have grown to steadier levels since. Conservation breeding and release programs are “a long-term process, and you need to introduce a lot of animals,” Comizzoli said.

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The three pups, born at the start of the month, are another step toward the Museum of Life and Science's goal of conserving ...

While domesticated dogs offer companionship and playful antics, some retain remarkable connections to their wild ancestors.

A lynx born in a zoo in Cornwall could become the first UK zoo-born cat to be successfully released into the wild. Animals ...

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Research shows microbial communities in echidna pseudo-pouches undergo dramatic changes while the animal is lactating, which could help in creating an environment for their young, known as puggles, to ...

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