Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Trump's Endangered Species Committee exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from rules

Critics say the move could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life. Nicknamed the “God Squad” by groups who say ...

Things to know about Rice’s whale, rare species in way of Trump plans for more Gulf drilling

One of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas ...
Nevada Current

Feds agree to deadline for endangered species listing of rare NV toad

Having failed to meet a deadline and getting sued for it, a federal agency Wednesday agreed to decide whether to list a rare ...
AZ Animals

Why the World’s Rarest Porpoise May Be Closer Than Ever to Disappearing

With fewer than 10 left, the vaquita faces new dangers as proposed changes could allow more fishing in its last safe habitat.

65 Rare And Extraordinary Photos Of Animals That Prove Nature Still Has Its Secrets

Every time it feels like nature has run out of surprises, it pulls something completely unexpected out of nowhere.Did you ...

U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the "God Squad." But other federal agencies have been citing the ...
Maine Public

Maine doubles species covered by wildlife conservation plan

For the first time it also includes plants said Alex Fish, endangered and threatened species coordinator with Maine ...