An interview with Peter Daszak, an animal disease specialist, just after his return from an investigative research mission to Wuhan, the site of the original Covid outbreak, and surrounding areas.
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In the Oceans, the Volume Is Rising as Never Before
A new review of the scientific literature confirms that anthropogenic noise is becoming unbearable for undersea life.
2020 in Animal News
These are the stories about birds, bugs, fish and mammals that surprised and delighted readers the most this year.
After Bars and Beaches, Gibbons Await a New Home in Thailand
The small apes were once widespread across much of Asia. But rampant deforestation and ruthless hunting of the acrobatic animal has greatly reduced its numbers and its habitat.
Georgina Mace, Who Shaped List of Endangered Species, Dies at 67
She rewrote the global Red List, which describes which species are in trouble, and warned that the world must restore its ecological balance or pay a steep price.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Helped Save a Puppy
The action star Jean-Claude Van Damme intervened to save a Bulgarian dog from euthanasia after Norway said it had been imported on a fake passport.
Romans Want to Get Rid of Wild Boars, but Killing Them? That’s Another Matter
The euthanizing of a boar and her six piglets on a playground near the Vatican has aroused fury in Rome, a city that has long complained about the often aggressive animals.
Battle Over Mink Fur Almost Brings Down the Polish Government
Legislation to ban mink farming cracked the governing coalition, forcing the country’s most powerful politician to assume formal office and exposing a struggle for control of Polish conservatism.
Here are the Best Animal Livestreams
Research shows that watching footage of them can make you happier, so here’s a list of round-the-clock camera footage that will bring koalas, penguins and puppies straight to your screen.
‘Fixing the Damage We’ve Done’: Rewilding Jaguars in Argentina
Bringing back the top predator to Argentina’s wetlands could restore the health of an entire ecosystem. But inducing five felines with troubled pasts to hunt, and mate, is not easy.