Conservationists believe many of the criminal networks targeting wildlife are also involved in illicit arms and drug smuggling.
In light of a spate of rabies attacks, take a closer look at the disease, its risks and how you can avoid it.
Since 1960 in North America, more than 50 people were killed by black bears in the wild.
Deforestation is threatening an already limited forest habitat for these critically endangered tigers.
Unpredictable ice and bad weather could make it nearly impossible to respond to a spill on the scale of what was seen in the Gulf a year ago.
Life around the Gulf for humans has largely returned to normal a year after the BP oil spill. For wildlife, however, it may be a different story.
Language slipped into the budget bill has removed an animal from the endangered species list for the first time.
The eagles are challenging the likes of troubled actor Charlie Sheen for Internet popularity.
A leading elephant researcher says CEO Bob Parsons claim to shooting a "problem" bull was wrong on at least one count.
All-terrain vehicles create more than just noise and tracks; they are also carving through habitats of local wildlife.