Discovered in 1879 by the Polish naturalist, Przewalski, these horses became extinct in the wild by the 1960s. Back from the dead, they're still endangered.

Jul 30, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

Mixed breed dogs make great companions and watchdogs, enjoy good health, and can even be registered. A mutt could be the right pet for you.

Jan 18, 2007 - Joy Butler

Many hunters think shooting game birds on a preserve is fake or artificial. They liken it to shooting fish in a barrel since the birds are "planted."

Apr 20, 2009 - Anthony Capuano

Zoological gardens have been criticized intensely in recent times by animal activists. Are these arguments legitimate? Are zoos for profits or conservation?

Apr 5, 2011 - Biodun Awosusi

The Frozen Ark Project is an exciting new strategy to conserve the DNA of endangered animal species worldwide.

Sep 20, 2011 - Louise Jones

A variety of recent studies support the use of essential oils as safe, natural food preservatives. These may offer an alternative to chemical preservatives.

Feb 15, 2010 - Christie Bailey

Protecting land and water ecosystems is the key to preserving plant and animal species for our planet's future.

Feb 11, 2011 - Angela Libal

Chickens are kept for a variety of reasons; egg production, meat, pest control, even for ornamentation and show. Knowing the breeds will help decide the purpose.

Dec 9, 2009 - Allene Reynolds

Now one of the top 10 most popular cat breeds, the American Shorthair did not receive full recognition until the 1960s.

May 2, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Daffodils bred between 1899 to 1943 by Major Ian Brodie, the 26th laird, and his gardeners are the forerunners of a vast and varied number of modern commercial cultivars.

Feb 6, 2010 - Margaret Woodward

Plan a unique African Safari experience on family vacations and see exotic wildlife animals on guided tours close to home in the wine country of Northern California.

Feb 10, 2009 - Donna West

Native to Dartmoor in the south of England, these tough little ponies are bright, kind and are great children's ponies, but their future is still uncertain.

Feb 27, 2011 - Sara Walker

European bred horses tend to dominate in the world of equestrian sport.

Oct 22, 2009 - Judith Goldman

Giraffes, rhinos, zebras and other animals more common on the Serengeti or confined to zoos roam freely and give birth on land that had been devastated by strip mines.

Oct 8, 2009 - Diana Lambdin Meyer

An international conservation organization announced that Africa's Western Black Rhino is extinct and a quarter of all mammals are at a risk of extinction.

Nov 12, 2011 - Jill Stefko

Bulgaria recently accepted 12 wild Tarpans from the Netherlands for reintroduction to the Eastern Rhodope.

Sep 9, 2011 - Elizabeth Batt

Horses come in many colours. Some are a solid colour and others have markings and patches. From paints to spots, each is unique

Jun 22, 2010 - Lynda Osborne

Beagles are among America's favorite breeds and make great family dogs.

Feb 15, 2007 - Joy Butler

Learn more about the Abyssinian, affectionately called the Aby, an ancient and wild-looking cat that places 5th on the most popular breed of cat list.

Mar 7, 2007 - Darlene Cheek

Why living green means working to preserve global biodiversity

Dec 19, 2006 - Shirley Siluk Gregory