Scientists are racing to save sea stars from extinction through breeding. Here's what they're learning about the different ...

In the case of mammals, the best-studied group of animals, the fossil record indicates that the “background” rate of extinction, the one that prevailed before humans entered the picture ...

Keep reading to explore the fascinating stories of 10 dog breeds that have gone extinct, highlighting their ... white coat and strong build, it was a favorite among nobles and hunters alike.

WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like ...

Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes, and other freshwater habitats face extinction, according to a new study published Wednesday in Nature. Researchers found that 24 percent of ...

New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with ...

What type of food did extinct vertebrates eat? And how can we gain insight into the diets of these creatures? In living animals, we can simply observe what they feed on today. In the case of ...

The largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ to date has revealed that 24% ...