Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
Holiday shoppers looking to surprise their loved ones with exotic presents should be aware of a new Maryland law that bans items related to more than a dozen different animals.
Five new endangered African penguin chicks joined the Maryland Zoo's colony this Wednesday.
The National Aquarium recognized World Sea Turtle Day on Wednesday.
Hand-raising monarch butterflies in the midst of a global extinction crisis, Laura Moore and her neighbors gather round in her suburban Maryland yard to launch a butterfly newly emerged from its chrysalis. Eager to play his part, 3-year-old Thomas Powell flaps his arms and exclaims, "I'm flying! I'm flying!"
Administration officials say the changes, expected to go into effect next month, will reduce regulation while still protecting animals and plants. But conservation advocates and Democratic lawmakers say the overhaul will force more to extinction, delaying and denying protections.
The federal government says two species of herring are not at risk of going extinct, and will not be listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Brothers Bud and Davis arrived in March from the Lee G. Simmons Conservation Park and Wildlife Safari in Ashland, Nebraska.
"Magpie" was born December 1 to parents Pipit and Mukuru.
Wildlife conservationists in Alabama are expressing outrage after the body of an endangered type of sea turtle washed ashore with a beach chair wrapped around its neck.
The last herd of southern mountain caribou -- known as gray ghosts -- has reportedly dwindled down to the point where wildlife experts are calling them "functionally extinct"
Federal authorities have added seven yellow-faced bee species, Hawaii's only native bees, for protection under the Endangered Species Act.
The number of savanna elephants in Africa is rapidly declining as ivory trades drive poaching across the continent.
A shark spotted swimming very close to the beach in Ocean City is causing a lot of commotion.
Federal officials have announced more than $4 million in projects in four states as part of a wildfire-fighting strategy but the efforts could hurt training operations at numerous U.S. military facilities in the West.
The government is preparing insufficient protections for a ground-dwelling bird that has declined significantly over the past century and soon will face a possible endangered species listing.
A federally protected endangered species located in Rock Creek Park in Washington could tie up plans for the proposed light-rail Purple Line in Maryland.
The National Zoo is celebrating the birth of a pair of Sumatran tiger cubs, a critically endangered species.
When the Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973, bald eagles had nearly disappeared from most of the United States. The lower 48 states were home to barely 400 nesting pairs of bald eagles, due primarily to widespread use of the pesticide DDT.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing limits on a western Maryland wind energy project to reduce potential fatalities of endangered bats.
The Atlantic sturgeon, a prehistoric fish whose once bountiful populations were depleted by anglers seeking its coveted caviar, has been declared an endangered species by federal officials, a decision that could lead to moves to protect its habitats along the East Coast.
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is welcoming a new arrival. A female Addra gazelle calf was born on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at approximately 8 a.m.
The Puritan Tiger Beetle burrows in the soft ground to lay its eggs, and federal law has put that ground off-limits for reinforcing.
They're slimy and fascinating, and now you have a chance to see them in Baltimore. They're giant salamanders that hide under rocks.
Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers found out Sunday he was coming back to the big leagues.
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, hoping to continue its Triple Crown opportunity, was picked as the second-favorite at this weekend's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Baltimore City voters will decide on Tuesday whether a new mayor will be elected.
The Baltimore City Police Accountability Board is calling for more transparency, autonomy and independence from City Hall, according to a 42-page report.
Sai Kandula acknowledged he had deliberately slammed into a security bollard in a failed attempt to seize power at the White House and install a dictatorship aligned with Nazi beliefs.
The removal of a four-ton piece of the Key Bridge collapse from the Dali cargo ship using explosives unfolded successfully Monday evening and is a critical piece of the recovery.
Baltimore City voters will decide on Tuesday whether a new mayor will be elected.
The Baltimore City Police Accountability Board is calling for more transparency, autonomy and independence from City Hall, according to a 42-page report.
Showers develop Tuesday afternoon and evening. A steadier rain develops Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Sai Kandula acknowledged he had deliberately slammed into a security bollard in a failed attempt to seize power at the White House and install a dictatorship aligned with Nazi beliefs.
Maryland's 2024 primary elections fall on Tuesday, May 14. Here's how to find the location of the polling place where you vote.
Apple store workers in Towson, Maryland, made history in June 2022 when they voted to form the first union at one of the tech giant's sleek US stores. Now, they're weighing a strike.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech.
It wasn't clear last week how much Vignarajah would have to return due to the wording of Baltimore's public financing law,
The botched rollout of the new FAFSA form has resulted in a significant drop in completion rates, leaving many students uncertain about their college plans and financial aid.
Hotel Revival's Ramond Sneed, general manager, Christia Scott, Hotel Revival's HR director and Wight Tea Company's Co-Founder Joseph Wight joined WJZ to talk about the Hotel Revival's first-ever High Tea event
Radebaugh florist has a Mother's Day collection based on the books mothers love to read their children
This Mother’s Day at all Crofton-based Titan Hospitality locations families can indulge in and treat their mothers’ and grandmothers’ to a delicious 3-course meal. But there are ways to celebrate at home, too
In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn how to decorate from Duff’s team at Charm City Cakes and leave with their very own cake creations.
Meg Fox Aesthetics have services to have Moms looking and feeling their best including facials, laser treatments, and microneedling.
Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers found out Sunday he was coming back to the big leagues.
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, hoping to continue its Triple Crown opportunity, was picked as the second-favorite at this weekend's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan will run in the 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, according to statements released Saturday morning from trainer Kenny McPeek.
Cole Irvin pitched into the sixth inning in another effective start, and a reshuffled bullpen held on for the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Postseason means a new season, a clean slate, for Towson lacrosse and their NCAA tourney opponent, Syracuse.
Sai Kandula acknowledged he had deliberately slammed into a security bollard in a failed attempt to seize power at the White House and install a dictatorship aligned with Nazi beliefs.
Maryland's 2024 primary elections fall on Tuesday, May 14. Here's how to find the location of the polling place where you vote.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Rain showers return Tuesday and continue throughout week
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (5/13/2024)
Showers develop Tuesday afternoon and evening. A steadier rain develops Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Marty Bass has your forecast for Monday afternoon | 05/13/2024
The patchy fog and lingering clouds will clear out of here by mid-morning, making way for blue skies. The wind will increase out of the south at 10 to 20 mph. With the southerly wind and more in the way of sunshine, high temperatures should climb into the middle to upper 70s.
Rain showers return Tuesday and continue throughout week
Three teens plead guilty to roles in 2023 Baltimore mass shooting
Demolition of Key Bridge collapse from Dali a success
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (5/13/2024)
Will there be a new Baltimore mayor? Brandon Scott, Sheila Dixon stump for votes