Picture this. Someone tells you they own a full-grown bear. Odds are your first thought is not “Oh, how wonderful!” It’s probably more like, “Is that even legal?” or “Who thought that was a good idea?

Keeping amphibians as pets offers hobbyists an opportunity to connect with the non-human world, often increasing interest in conserving animals in the wild. But there's a dark side to the amphibian ...

CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — While tracking the sale of non-native amphibians in the United States, researchers at the University of Illinois uncovered several cases of illicit trade and smuggling.

Standing at the rail of a large cruise ship at sunset, the scene can feel simple: metal, water, and sky. Yet the vessel is rarely alone. A cruise ship travels through the ocean as a moving structure ...

From shark finning to red tide, Sarasota native McCourtney traces the environmental pressures reshaping the state’s waters.

"Demand for sloth species has increased in recent years, particularly for live animals taken from the wild and destined for ...

Rice University biologist Amy Dunham has spent decades studying the mountainous rainforests of Madagascar's Ranomafana National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was designated a national park ...

To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning to vegan-friendly ingredients for shampoos and conditioners. Published in ACS Omega, early ...

Keeping amphibians as pets offers hobbyists an opportunity to connect with the non-human world, often increasing interest in ...

To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning to vegan-friendly ...

Madagascar forest cannot fully recover naturally because invasive strawberry guava creates nutrient poor soil.

A new study uncovers a hidden online trade in amphibians that exposes regulatory gaps and threatens wild populations.