In the grand tapestry of life on Earth, the threads of countless species have been woven ... Listed as critically endangered, it hasn’t been sighted in the wild for decades, and survival efforts hinge ...

This story appears in the October 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. A naked mole rat. That was photographer Joel Sartore’s first model in 2006 when he began making studio portraits of ...

This species is experiencing moderate to extreme extinction threats. Sunda and Chinese Pangolins are two of the most endangered wildlife species. Sunda Pangolins are considered nearly extinct, making ...

Now, researchers are moving closer to studying the kinds of behavioral questions that can be investigated only by bringing extinct animals back to life—or something like it. “We really think ...

Unfortunately, conservationists believe the species could become extinct in the wild within a handful of years. Only around 10 known vaquitas are left in the world. Residents of Indonesia’s Ujung ...

Scientists also declared several other extinctions, including the first documented plant extinction in New Hampshire.

Feb. 3, 2025 — A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need ...

We believe that if people know more about the world’s creatures they will better care for them. That’s why we add new animals for you to discover – each and every day! Learn about any animal using the ...

11, 2024 — A new study estimates that more than 9000 insects and other native invertebrates have become extinct in Australia since European arrival in 1788 and between 1-3 additional species ...

A plant that was once considered to be extinct is now flourishing thanks ... was officially taken off the endangered species list last year thanks to the work from ODNR. “This is an exciting ...