Two rhinos munch serenely on grass as the sun rises over Mount Kenya, oblivious to the massive global endeavour to prevent ...

After over a century of being considered regionally extinct, this ecological “unicorn” was spotted alive and well in the ...

Researchers have rediscovered a rare fish species presumed to be extinct after it was not seen for more than eight decades.

A supercomputer simulation reveals that extreme heat, volcanic activity, and harsh conditions could drive humanity extinct.

A rare species of fish thought to be extinct for the last 85 years was discovered in the same river in India where it was ...

Having witnessed the extinction of the Japanese oriental stork and the Japanese crested ibis, Dr. Shimano knew he had to help.

Siamese crocodiles are “medium-sized,” freshwater reptiles native to southeast Asia, according to an article from the ...

A nearly complete skull fossil found in Egypt has revealed a new species of Hyaenodonta, an apex carnivore that mysteriously ...

As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.

In the absence of a living specimen, scientists say, an ambling, flying, swimming, or slithering automaton is the next best thing for studying the behavior of extinct organisms. Learning more ...