We all experience the presence of wild animals in our daily lives - whether it be the song of a garden bird, or the fish on our plate at dinner time. Yet, we rarely consider the vital roles that the ...

A global treaty has extended trade protections to more than 70 shark and ray species whose numbers are in sharp decline.

President Donald Trump's administration is working to roll back protections for endangered species and their habitats. These new rules would allow economic factors to be considered when deciding which ...

The Hakalau Forest Unit is a habitat for 29 critically endangered species, including seven birds, one insect, one mammal and ...

A study published in the journal Science highlights that “extinct in the wild” species, those that cling on in captivity or as part of conservation efforts outside their natural habitat, are at ...

The ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife, is set to be declared extinct and removed from the endangered species list, US wildlife officials ...

The Endangered Species Act has helped save hundreds of species from extinction. But climate change presents a new threat to endangered species and wildlife officials working to protect them. On the ...

The aptly named resplendent quetzal is prized for its plumage. Golden poison frogs are popular creatures in the pet trade. Pangolin meat is considered a delicacy, and their scales are used in ...

A new international study reveals that nearly 25% of professional sports teams worldwide use a wild animal in its name, logo, ...

Researchers warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife videos may be reshaping public perceptions of wild species in unexpected ways. A new study highlights emerging risks for conservation ...

The world's top wildlife trade organization increased protections on Friday for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a ...