A new genetic study could help saolas survive by enabling better searches through environmental DNA. But some experts fear they may be extinct already.

The bog turtle population is dwindling due to a shrinking habitat and the illegal pet trade. Zoo Knoxville is giving the tiny turtles a head start.

An animal sanctuary has announced the successful birth of a snow leopard cub after months of dedicated work. The cub, nicknamed “Little Lady”, was born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent on May 10. She ...

Scientists have uncovered a mathematical pattern in species distribution, offering new insights into biodiversity and ...

With traits from both a dolphin and a whale-like species, this rare creature is unlike anything scientists expected. Its surprising origins and even more unexpected legacy continue to puzzle ...

Cavers encountered a massive blue crab in a cavern in India, marking the first time the at-risk species had been spotted in the region in 150 years, per a watershed study published May 26 in the ...

Zoos will be required to give animals more enclosure space as “long overdue” welfare reforms come into place.

A dataset on the spatial distribution, habitat preference, and feeding behavior of Calliphoridae species commonly associated with animal baits, carcasses, and cadavers was compiled from major ...

(See photos of Florida's wildlife habitat.) Those who advocate for the wildlife corridor and animals such as panthers generally oppose the project, though some environmentalists are being included ...

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has proof. A video shared by the department on Nov. 19 shows various animals — including deer, bears and bobcats — using the Parleys Canyon Wildlife ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen ...

But research is a passion for me. The destruction of the animals' habitat is one of the biggest threats for chameleons. The pet trade is another. I would like to link the protection of the ...