The mass extinction at the boundary between the Cretaceous and Paleogene periods was catastrophic, wiping out much of life on ...

On March 31, the “God Squad” of endangered species in the U.S. will convene for the first time in more than 30 years. They will discuss whether to exempt oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico ...

According to the authors of a study published in the journal Coral Reefs, fire corals may be undergoing a "silent extinction.

Faced with extreme drought, these wildflowers adapted. Scientists call it "evolutionary rescue" and say it's a hopeful sign ...

Hundreds of fish species have been recommended for urgent conservation as part of a landmark new report. The Global Assessment of Migratory Freshwater Fishes examines the health o ...

While scientists have long known polar bears are threatened by global heating, this latest study published in Nature Climate ...

Evolution usually helps a species survive. But sometimes, a trait that once made perfect sense ends up causing real trouble.

Estimates suggest there are about 50 remaining Rice’s whales in the Gulf of Mexico, which the Center for Biological Diversity ...

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The global population of California condors has surpassed 600 birds for the first time. According to the U.S. Fish and ...