Oregon man accused of killing nearly 18,000 salmon with bleach
The maximum fine for poaching Chinook salmon, protected under the Endangered Species Act, is $750 per fish, according to wildlife officials.
Endangered sawfish found dead with saw cut off—$20,000 reward for info
The sawfish that beached itself on the shore was found the next day with its saw-like rostrum cut from its body.
Couple discover rare red-eyed snake lurking nearby during lunch
Experts issued an unusual warning to the couple, imploring them not to share their location with "unscrupulous people."
Ohio man under investigation after alleged poaching of expected record deer
The location of where a potentially record-breaking deer was taken by a hunter in Ohio has fallen under question.
Duo poached bald eagles in "killing spree" of 3,600 birds: DOJ
The pair "illegally sold the eagles on the black market for significant sums of cash," court documents say.
Elephants and rhinos are far more scared of humans than lions, study finds
Ecologists have recently begun describing humans as a "super predator" given that our species kills prey at much higher rates than other predators.
Man arrested and charged for killing black bear in Alabama
Black bears are protected by state law in Alabama due to low numbers, with the population considered one of the country's smallest.
Over a dozen crocodiles found shot dead with some beheaded: "Disgusting"
"These people are just getting trigger-happy and trying to shoot them under the radar," fisherman Dylan Leschke said.
"Freshly killed" alligator found with spear in skull
The alligator had been illegally poached, the FWC said, and the suspects were taken to jail.
Endangered young seal found dead, reward offered to find killer
"Malama's death hits us and our community particularly hard," the NOAA said and there is a $5,000 reward for information that leads to a successful prosecution.
Critically endangered sawfish found with saws removed: "Cruel"
Four dead sawfish were found on a beach in Western Australia, one of the few places in the world where the endangered species still thrives.
Elephant who lost foot in snare trap receives prosthetic in touching video
"The keepers reward Chhouk with tasty treats for his cooperation during the shoe-changing process," British photographer Cameron Whitnall said.
Large grizzly bear shot dead near Yellowstone, sparking outrage
"That bear can't die in vain. The outcry over this bear being killed is strong," said local photographer Amy Gerber, who saw the scene near Cody, Wyoming.
Rare rhino baby dies at 5 days old
The calf, which was the first Southern white rhino to be born at the zoo for over 10 years, died from injuries it received from its mother.
Traumatized baby chimp, saved from traffickers, runs to hug rescuer
Although chimpanzees and other great apes are protected by domestic and international laws, thousands are still lost from the wild every year.
China is ravaging Africa's donkey population
Donkey skins are being imported to China en masse for use in the ejiao industry, being used as an alternative medicine.
Dead tiger found in lake, foul play "not been ruled out"
The tiger was found to have been tied to a boulder with wire before it was thrown into the lake, leading investigators to suspect foul play.
Rhino poaching hotspot records no kills for first time since 1977
Rhinos are extremely vulnerable to poaching due to the high value of their horns.
Poachers caught butchering giraffe in bloody scenes ending in gunfight
Poaching of vulnerable and endangered animals has increased in recent months because of a drought scorching Kenya and other nearby African countries.
Celebrity bowhunters plead guilty in massive animal poaching case
More than 30 people have been convicted in connection to a poaching case involving a Nebraska hunting and guiding services company.
Huge 100-year-old Sturgeon Caught by Newbie Fishermen, Thrown Back in River
It took two hours to wrestle the 10 foot long sturgeon into the boat on Fraser River, British Columbia.
Lion Found Trapped in Wire Snare That Was Cutting Off His Paw
The big cat had stepped into the snare, which was becoming tighter and tighter.
Scientists Create World's Largest Chimp DNA Genome From Poop
They say the DNA map could clear up questions about apes' evolutionary past and be used to crack down on poachers and traffickers.
Biggest Elephant in Botswana Killed by Trophy Hunters for 8ft Tusks
The elephant had been carrying 200 pounds of ivory in its tusks, and was the largest to be hunted in the country since 1996.
Famous Elk Beheaded in Rocky Mountains, Remains To 'Return to the Earth'
The iconic elk bull, known as "Kahuna" or "Bruno" was a popular attraction in northern Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park.
Oregon Wolf Shot Dead in Latest in Series of State Killings
Almost half of the 30 wolves illegally killed in Oregon since 2001 died in the last two years.
Endangered 5ft Green Sturgeon Found Alive in Trunk of California SUV
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said the fish was out of the water for 90 minutes before it could be released.
Watch Orphaned Bear Cubs Get Released Back Into Wild After Mom Shot Dead
Colorado's Operation Game Thief has received more than 2,400 reports of poaching, with more than 700 convictions for related offenses handed out.
Decapitated Deer Abandoned by Poacher Found Near Oregon Homes
Officials are offering a $500 reward for information that leads to an arrest or citation after the suspect fled the scene.
'Senseless' Killing of Oregon Wolf Prompts $16,500 Reward for Information
Conservationist Adam Bronstein described the latest in a series of wolf killings in Oregon as "heinous."