The brightly colored feathers of the Guayaquil Macaw offer a cheerful sight, but the outlook for this endangered bird isn’t quite as sunny. Currently the wild population of this sensitive species is only 100 birds. Luckily, a promising program in Equador is offering hope to our feathered friends.

As thinking people, we pride ourselves on having the ability to create solutions to the problems that present themselves. Sometimes the answer we seek is simple and straight forward, allowing us a quick fix – but other times, as with efforts to protect wildlife and wild places – finding the resolution often requires delving deep into the issue at hand and starting back at square one. Such is the approach of the African Predator Conservation Research Organization. These wildlife warriors are mo

When you think of the California coast you naturally think of its beautiful beaches and abundant sea-life – but one coastal creature is in need of a helping hand. For centuries, abalone has played an important ecological and cultural role in the area, but todaysome abalone species have decreased by as much as 99.9 percent! This makes abalone the first California marine invertebrate ever protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

It’s a sad fact; the Great Green Macaw, whose vibrant colors once filled the skies of the Pacific slopes of west-central Ecuador, has become internationally endangered and is identified as a species “most in need of protection” by the IUCN. In response to this dire situation, the Ministry of the Environment in Ecuador has been working on strategies to save this beloved bird.

Known for the beautiful mane of golden fur that surrounds its black face, the Cat Ba Langur (also called as the golden-headed langur) has become one of the rarest species in the world.

Australia is known for its wild, untouched spaces, but it seems that a new invader may be disrupting the outback’s natural way of life. In many regions of Australia, feral cats and foxes are causing severe devastation to local wildlife - and creating a habitat that has been substantially altered. Many native species are facing extinction due to the disruption of this delicate ecosystem.

SeaWorld San Diego recently participated in the celebration of Sea Otter Awareness Week, to help educate the public about a species threatened by oil spills, entanglement in fishing nets and disease.

Three times each day, a team of animal experts at SeaWorld Orlando perform hands-on, physical therapy on a once-stranded pilot whale. "300" has scoliosis, or a curvature of the spine.

What’s gray and fluffy and soon to be pink all over? SeaWorld San Diego’s cutest new resident, a rare lesser flamingo chick. Born July 30, the chick is being raised behind the scenes at the park’s Avian Center until it reaches three months old, when it will be introduced to the flock.