The Latest Breaking News from Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering removing the Nashville crayfish from the endangered species list, but some biologists argue it still needs protection because its range is so limited

In 2023, a newborn Javan rhino in Indonesia raised hopes for the highly endangered species.

The illegal wildlife trade is one of the greatest threats to all Asian big cats – tigers, leopards, snow leopards and Asiatic lions, as well as lesser-known species including clouded leopards and the Asiatic cheetah. For that reason, Asian big cats are some of the most strictly protected animals under…

The dunes sagebrush lizard lives in the same West Texas land that supports the state’s biggest oil and gas fields, and industry leaders say the new designation will hurt drilling and production.

Valparai town in Tamil Nadu faces challenges with lion-tailed macaques, an endangered species, venturing into urban areas for food.

Federal wildlife officials have declared a rare lizard in southeastern New Mexico and West Texas an endangered species

An education series film turns the spotlight on the elusive purple frog of the Anaimalais in Tamil Nadu

Pete McCloskey, a key figure in California politics, known for environmental activism and anti-war stance, passes away at 96. His legacy includes co-author...

Scientists fighting to save coral reefs amid the climate crisis suggest sending genetic coral material to be preserved on the moon. Is it a good idea?