Animals

Scientists Rob Fleischer and Michael Campana of the Smithsonian Institution unlock the ‘ancient DNA’ of the extinct Lānaʻi hookbill.

The Hawaiian Humane Society is urging residents to look out for pets who may have wandered off during or after Hurricane Lala, as bad weather can often lead to an uptick in runaway animals.

Hawaiʻi is considering adding protections for endangered, threatened and indigenous wildlife across the state, but the draft revisions are gaining some pushback from animal advocates.

The Maui Humane Society’s chief of operations reflects on how far the organization has come since the 2023 wildfires.

Animal conservation scientists Dr. Lisa “Cali” Crampton and Justin Hite sound the alarm on the recent staggering decline of Kauaʻi’s native bird populations.

Local residents remain divided about the best way to deal with Hawaiʻi's free-roaming cat population.

Jens Currie is the chief scientist at the Pacific Whale Foundation. He spoke with HPR's Maddie Bender about new research into false killer whales, which number fewer than 150 on the islands.

The new director of the Honolulu Zoo, John Berry, spoke with HPR’s Kevin Allen about his plans for the zoo.

DHS Director Joseph Campos II speaks about the new strike force organized to tackle Medicaid fraud and abuse; author Jonathan Ezer recounts his time swimming the Kaiwi Channel.

Hawaiian monk seals have been on the endangered species list for 50 years. But advocates of marine mammals said they need more protection, including enforcement and education.