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Federal officials are considering swapping 775 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge with the ...

When the word ‘island’ comes to mind, what do you think of? A sandy beach close to the equator likely comes to mind, rather ...

Alabama researchers will track sound changes as the 990-foot vessel transforms into an artificial reef off Florida's coast ...

In exchange for the land in Texas, the rocket and satellite company would give the government some of its own property nearby ...

West Virginia is known for its mountains, but you can explore this small city by kayak. It also has plenty of seasonal ...

The Department of the Interior announced the new proposal in November, stating the rules support the administration’s focus ...

The rule banning new roads in some forests protects prime bear habitat and was part of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s ...

A polar bear stood outside the Department of the Interior’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., Thursday with a message: “Stop ...

The U.S. House passed the Pet and Livestock Protection Act. H.R. 845 delists the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act.

Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals ...

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events (including everything from Summerfest to the Milwaukee Film Festival), access ...