With reports of 200 or more species going extinct each day, it can seem like an uphill battle to keep vulnerable populations ...

A rare fish rediscovered in Australia during a scientific dive is drawing attention to the fragile ecosystems of the Great Southern Reef.

The "Mekong ghost" has resurfaced. After nearly two decades without a trace, the elusive giant salmon carp (Aaptosyax grypus) has been spotted once again in the waters of Cambodia, reigniting hope for ...

A fish previously declared extinct has been released back into the wild in Australia. The olive perchlet, a small oval-shaped fish with large eyes, was considered extinct in Victoria, Australia, in ...

Imagine if you turned on the news tonight and saw a report that a hunter had accidentally shot down a pterodactyl. That's almost what happened on the Eastern Cape of South Africa in December of 1938, ...

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The ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife, is set to be declared extinct and removed from the endangered species list, US wildlife officials ...

A fish believed to be extinct appears unexpectedly. The sighting challenges assumptions about its survival. Identification becomes critical. The moment sparks renewed interest.