Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Smithsonian National Zoo recently discovered its first painted river terrapin hatchling, a major milestone for the critically ...

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WASHINGTON — About the size of a half-dollar, the tiny painted river terrapin hatchling — a critically endangered species — at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo should get an Olympic gold medal.

Every year, hundreds of undergraduates at the University of Delaware pursue research under the guidance of a faculty mentor, especially during the summer months. Such experiences provided by UD—a ...

Sometimes it’s scary to think that the many species we see today might not be around in twenty years. Or, if we don’t focus more on conservation efforts, some species may disappear even in the next ...