Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the International Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ...

One of the world’s most important nature groups is weighing a call for a moratorium on allowing genetically engineered plants or animals, such as canines edited to appear like extinct “dire wolves,” ...

Over 99% of all species that have ever existed on our planet are now extinct. As we confront a growing number of species currently under threat, it's crucial to reflect on the incredible creatures ...

In the world of biology, being declared extinct is usually a permanent sentence, but nature occasionally loves to prove us wrong. These incredible animals, often referred to as “Lazarus species,” ...

Gene editing may hold the key to rescuing endangered species—not just by preserving them, but by restoring their lost genetic diversity using DNA from museum specimens and related species. Scientists ...

Prominent research studies have suggested that our planet is currently experiencing another mass extinction, based on extrapolating extinctions from the past 500 years into the future and the idea ...

A Dallas biotech company is working on something that sounds straight out of science fiction: bringing back extinct animals. The company just opened its new global headquarters in Dallas, where more ...

Giving your time to wildlife conservation efforts can make a tangible difference. Many organizations offer opportunities to ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN for short, is one of the most powerful wildlife organizations. It comprises both civil and government groups, which study and support the ...

Between warmer temperatures and shifts in rain and snow patterns, between 7% and 16% of the world’s plant species are likely ...