Every creature that has disappeared leaves behind more than just a memory they leave lessons about ecosystems, extinction drivers, and the role humans play in biodiversity loss. This article explores ...

In the history of our planet, many plant species have flourished and faded away but never before has extinction been so closely tied to the activities of humans. In this article, we will discover ten ...

Anyone walking through the Tarumã neighborhood in Curitiba (the capital of the state of Paraná, Brazil) today may find it ...

The dodo bird vanished more than 300 years ago, but its story still sparks curiosity. Native to just one island and wiped out in just a few decades, the dodo has become a symbol of extinction and ...

Species in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.

Dire wolves were massive and highly intelligent animals nearly the size of a small horse, capable of ripping a man’s arm off as easily as a dog kills a rat. They lived in cold regions in a place ...

A long-lost Bolivian killifish has been found alive, revealing a globally important hotspot for seasonal killifish diversity at risk from deforestation. Researchers have confirmed the rediscovery of ...

(CNN) — The first known hand fossils from an extinct human relative have been unearthed in Kenya, revealing a species with unexpected dexterity and a gorilla-like grip. The hand bones, which were ...