Between climate change and the effects of humanity on the environment, many species have been harmed. Here are a few of them ...

On an average, it takes up to 12 years to add a species to the federal Endangered Species list, a backlog activists say puts ...

Leatherbacks are the largest of the seven sea turtle species and one of the most imperiled. The West Pacific population has fewer than a thousand females. A flatback sea turtle kicks up sand while ...

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With serpentine necks, flippers and a mouth full of needle-sharp teeth, plesiosaurs have captured imaginations since ...

On Dec. 28, 2024, wildlife inspectors from Bangladesh’s Forest Department, following a tip-off, intercepted an intercity bus ...

this population could go extinct,” Joanie emphasizes. Adding to these threats are invasive species attracted to ...

Hawksbill Sea Turtle swimming along the ocean floor. Image by shalamov via Depositphotos. Sea turtles are remarkable for their ability to hold their breath underwater. The duration varies by species ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

As the name implies, the Madagascar big-headed turtle has a massive head in relation to its body. A beautiful pattern covers their thick shell that shields its large head and body against potential ...

The field of paleo-inspired robotics is opening up a new way to turn back time and studying prehistoric animals. Paleontologists aren’t easily deterred by evolutionary dead ends or a sparse ...

Scientists warn that unless drastic conservation measures are taken, some of the planet’s most unique creatures could be extinct within the next five years. This isn’t just a loss of biodiversity—it’s ...