
Ocean census reveals more than 1,100 new species
Over the course of 13 expeditions and other efforts between mid-2025 and mid-2026, scientists found hundreds of previously undiscovered creatures living under the waves

Ocean census reveals more than 1,100 new species
Over the course of 13 expeditions and other efforts between mid-2025 and mid-2026, scientists found hundreds of previously undiscovered creatures living under the waves

Meet the endangered scaly-foot snail, the most metal animal in the world
This snail became the first animal living on deep-sea hydrothermal vents to be added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species—it also turns poisonous sulfur into armor


Koalas show how species can bounce back from genetic bottlenecks
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

Love Island: Rare berry bonanza spurs Kākāpō baby boom
A massive bloom of rimu berries fueled a mating surge among the world’s heaviest (and strangest) parrots

180 years after disappearing, a tortoise returns to its Galápagos home
The release of 158 specially bred Floreana giant tortoises is a win for both the animal and its long-lost island ecosystem

The Secret Voices of Hawaiian Monk Seals: Scientists Uncover 20 New Underwater Calls
Researchers uncover 20 new underwater calls from Hawaii’s endangered monk seals.

People Are Using TikTok to Sell Endangered Animals to Eat
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

Illegal Wildlife Trade Tied to Drugs, Arms and Human Trafficking
Criminals around the world are increasingly mixing trade in illegal animal parts with trafficking of arms, humans, and more—even exchanging wildlife for drugs

A Flicker of Hope for the World’s Rarest Porpoise
The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased

3 Ways Jane Goodall Challenged What It Means to Be a Scientist
Here are three big ways that Jane Goodall transformed science

Jane Goodall, Trailblazing Primatologist and Chimpanzee Conservationist, Has Died
The anthropologist was famous for her pioneering research with chimpanzees and her influence on conservation

This Company Claimed to ‘De-extinct’ Dire Wolves. Then the Fighting Started
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