Goldfinches, native to Western Europe and North Africa, have deep cultural significance in Algeria. They are seen as symbols of freedom and were celebrated during the country’s independence ...

Wildlife groups argue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to put common hippos on the endangered list to protect against U.S. trade in body parts.

With its vivid plumage and sweet trill, the goldfinch has long been revered in Algeria, but the national obsession has also driven illegal hunting, prompting calls to protect the songbird.