The world is home to an astounding 8.7 million species, with a variety of weird new species discovered each year. Whether enjoying one of the best affordable safaris in Africa or simply paying a visit ...

Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act late last year, serving as a reminder of the 1,662 domestic and 638 foreign species it protects. The act is credited with saving ...

Many animal species were on the verge of extinction, but there’s hope! Thanks to conservation programs, sanctuaries, and breeding efforts, more populations are making a comeback. In this video, we’ll ...

WASHINGTON— The Center for Biological Diversity today issued a report identifying 10 endangered animals at risk from the Trump administration’s proposal to strip nearly all habitat protections from ...

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Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction by climate change and more than half of bird species around the world are declining under pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion, ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife is considering adding nine new species to the endangered species list, including the Southern Plains bumble bee, which calls the pine savannas of Florida home. The agency ...

Environmentalists are expressing their concerns that the Endangered Species Act could be gutted if proposed revisions are approved. The proposed rollback would eliminate the definition of "harm" that ...