For nearly a century, scientists spoke about the Wondiwoi tree kangaroo as a creature frozen in old records rather than a ...

This proposal has drawn criticism from legal scholars and conservationists, who argue that habitat modification poses a major ...

One of North America’s most endangered species is getting a new lease on life thanks to technological innovations. This past ...

A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List.

In 2025, animal and plant life continue to be threatened by a number of factors, including hunting, habitat loss or degradation, climate change, forest fires, deforestation, and slash-and-burn and ...

A rare whale species appears to be in the midst of a promising birthing season, though scientists are skeptical it's enough ...

Shedd Aquarium/Gavin Wright As well as being beautiful, coral reefs are important for the incredible biodiversity that they ...

Researchers are trying to understand why some wild species do better than others over time, as the environment changes.

When a species comes off the Endangered Species Act list, is that the end of the story? No. While a win is a win, it’s never the end; responsibility for these species often shifts to states, Tribes, ...

The Rio Grande cooter faces significant threats from oil and gas operations in Texas and New Mexico, as well as climate ...

The strict regulations of the Endangered Species Act inhibit development and “energy domination,” the Trump administration claims.

The Trump administration wants to roll back protections for endangered and threatened species viewed as detrimental to ...