Nov. 15, 2024 — Hunted nearly to extinction during 20th century whaling, the Antarctic blue whale, the world's largest animal, went from a population size of roughly 200,000 to little more than 300.

Last summer, a pair of hikers were trekking through a rocky path in the Italian Alps. As they made their way down the ...

Analysis of 216 extinct species by biologists found birds endemic to islands, occupied ecologically specific niche, lacking flight, with large bodies and sharply angled wings were the ones likely ...

These efforts prove that, despite the destructive actions of humans in the past that led to the harm and near-extinction of various animal species, local climate action is helping to restore ...

Bison, which are categorized as nearly extinct, can be seen throughout Yellowstone National Park. There is a list on the National Park Service where you can find existing species of animals.

In a first-of-its-kind discovery, a set of remarkable footprints found recently in East Africa has revealed that two species of extinct human ancestor crossed paths within hours of each other some ...

Scientists in China have discovered a new human species with astonishing physical features. The remains of 16 individuals have been found, which featured large heads, wide skulls and immense ...