Since 1500, about 150 bird species have gone extinct, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. A ...

Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

According to the LGA's post, about 80 species of leech are found in North America, with around 20 found in N.C. alone. In total, there are more than 650 species found worldwide.

It is the only woodpecker species in North America that excavates its nest cavities in living pine trees. Due to habitat loss, it has become a focus of intensive conservation efforts.

Long before the Great Lakes came to define the heart of North America, a much larger lake once ruled the land. Lake Agassiz, a prehistoric inland sea, spread across the continent with a reach that ...

Further analysis of these prehistoric shark fossils showcased that both species were around 10–12 feet (3–3.6 meters) in length. The size is similar to that exhibited by the modern oceanic ...

“It is probably one of the worst invasive insect pests we’ve seen in North America in our lifetime,” said Clemson Professor Dr. David Coyle. “It kills any ash tree it comes into contact with.

Animals range in size, shape, and appearance. Some possess drab, plain-looking feathers, scales, or skin, while others sport brightly-colored features. Typically, females appear less colorful than ...

President Trump said yesterday that he would speak with Iran “next week,” as the cease-fire between it and Israel entered a ...

Recovery looks pretty darn cute on the Channel Islands. The tiny, once-endangered island fox, the smallest fox species in North America, has made a remarkable comeback. Nature writer and photographer ...

News flash: Rare firefly species spotted at Tucson's Saguaro National Park Henry Brean Aug 10, 2024 Updated Feb 21, 2025 ...

They have lived in North America since the last ice age when woolly mammoths and cheetahs roamed the region. Those animals are gone, but the pronghorns remain.