the wild

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The Gilbert's potoroo, a critically endangered species found only in Western Australia, has fewer than 150 animals left in the wild.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Howletts said there were fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, which meant the cubs provided a "hugely significant boost" for the future of the species.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A mountain lion was tranquilized, sedated and then released into the wild after being spotted in Escondido, according to wildlife officials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Largely harvested in the wild by foragers—sometimes surreptitiously on private land—in the Northeast and Midwest, they make their way to grocers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Yesterday, Owen, Leo, and I cut together a bunch of news footage about the fire and some clips we found of coyotes in the wild, but it’s not selling the idea of saving my girl.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz