Endangered Species

Scientists have discovered a potential path out of devastating genetic bottlenecks that could help these Australian animals, as well as many other vulnerable and endangered species

A massive bloom of rimu berries fueled a mating surge among the world’s heaviest (and strangest) parrots

The release of 158 specially bred Floreana giant tortoises is a win for both the animal and its long-lost island ecosystem

Researchers uncover 20 new underwater calls from Hawaii’s endangered monk seals.

TikTok is rapidly growing in Africa and is being used to sell bushmeat, underscoring the role of social media in the global illegal wildlife trade

Criminals around the world are increasingly mixing trade in illegal animal parts with trafficking of arms, humans, and more—even exchanging wildlife for drugs

The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased

Here are three big ways that Jane Goodall transformed science

The anthropologist was famous for her pioneering research with chimpanzees and her influence on conservation

Colossal Biosciences bold announcements about its project to replicate dire wolf traits have drawn criticism from many scientists, but the billion-dollar firm is not backing down

Bird flu fears have focused on the poultry and dairy industries and human health. But wild animals are threatened, too—at scales no one fully understands

Rather than resurrect extinct species, cloning technology could save those at risk of dying out, like the red wolf, but only with solid conservation efforts and habitat protections