Declining Lion Populations Get Endangered Species Protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will add African lions to the endangered species list and tighten restrictions on sport hunting permits.

The Endangered Species Act turns 50 this year
A study by the Center for Biological Diversity found the Endangered Species Act has prevented the extinction of roughly 291 species.
By Scripps News
Animal rescues see fewer adoptions, more surrenders due to inflation
Rising economic costs have made it difficult for pet owners to keep animals they adopted during the pandemic, and for rescues to pay for their care.
By Scripps News
Did you know that moose shed their antlers?
Before they drop their antlers for the season, moose can experience up to a pound of antler growth per day.
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Exxon reports record profits on heels of Chevron
Critics say both inside and out of government those margins ought to renew interest in a windfall profits tax on big oil.
By Matt Brown / AP
The US is facing a critical shortage of high tech engineers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2016 and 2026 there has been and will be a shortfall of six million engineers, or more.
By Scripps News
Boeing bids farewell to an icon, delivers last 747 jumbo jet
Since 1969, the 747 has served as a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft capable of carrying nearly 500, and the Air Force One presidential aircraft.
By Jennifer Buchanan / The Seattle Times / AP