It was the last time a Rodrigues parakeet was known to be seen alive. That bird was one of only two ever preserved. Exactly ...

The first female dire wolf has finally been introduced to her two older brothers for the first time, as these ancient ...

An Arctic cave in Norway yields 6,000 fossils from 46 species, offering a rare glimpse into life during a warmer Ice Age period.

A new report by the IUCN finds that two of the world’s most endangered species are still perilously close to extinction.

Colossal Biosciences provided an update on the three dire wolves the genetic engineering company brought back from extinction ...

Game of Thrones fans get some exciting news about a real-world project that has captured their attention (and hearts) thanks to three adorable animals ...

They enthralled sailors. They inspired Darwin. Then, by the mid 19th-century, the iconic Floreana tortoise was gone. Here’s how a group of persistent scientists unlocked the secrets to bringing them ...

Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based company, is using gene-editing technology to bring back extinct species and help save ...

Researchers have unearthed tooth fossils in Ethiopia dating to about 2.65 million years ago of a previously unknown species ...

A report by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust found that "hundreds of species have disappeared from Yorkshire and there are sharp ...

State wildlife officials say a regulated hunt is needed to manage the bear population. Opponents say the new rules will lead ...

What makes a snake a python, and how many different types of pythons are there? Learn more about the many python species here!