Rising temperatures are pushing many species to the brink, alongside disease, pollution and unsustainable fishing.

Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.

It’s not yet certain which animals are the natural carriers. But, based on the available evidence, it is thought to be ...

Almost half of warm-water reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction, conservationists have warned after a global ...

Climate change is decimating the likelihood of survival for a large portion of the world's coral reefs, according to new ...

Almost half of all warm-water species of coral are threatened with extinction -- and climate change is the chief culprit, a ...

Published in the open-access journal Nature Conservation, the study reveals that 112 mammal species in Vietnam face extinction, despite most being found in at least one protected area. Some ...

Wildlife tourism can be a great thing. It raises awareness, helps drum up cash for noble causes, and contributes to species ...

From the formation of inner ear bones to the rise of hair to cover our bodies, these developments made us distinct from other ...

State officials are asking the public's input on whether to grant the species protection under the California Endangered ...