Silverspots are listed as threatened, a designation that conservationists say falls short of what's needed to rescue the species.

A recent report by the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated there are less than 1,000 ghost orchids left in the United States. The agency ...

The zoo said the joey is "one of only three born this year in AZA-accredited zoos," referring to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums The animal has yet to be named, and it is still too early to ...

Two Oregon fish species were proposed for Endangered Species Act protection on Oct. 17 by the Center for Biological Diversity. The environmental group petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Pacific pocket mouse, one of California’s smallest and rarest native mammals, has moved one step closer to permanent state protection. Last week, the California ...

Of all the communities across America impacted by the government shutdown, the population of endangered black-footed ferrets may be among the smallest and most vulnerable. This rare species, ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens danced and sang and protested on the shores of the Great Salt Lake, demanding more action to save it. On Wednesday, a crowd gathered to support a pending lawsuit against the ...

If you decide to have shark for dinner in the U.S., you might unknowingly consume an endangered species. A newly published study shows that the meat of endangered sharks is often mislabeled in grocery ...

Shark meat, a culinary delicacy in parts of South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, may not be what it seems. Many shark products sold within the U.S. are mislabeled, with some being endangered ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...