Woolly mammoths, Tasmanian tigers, not-really-dire wolves – increasingly, genomics has revealed itself as a major potential player in the quest to revive long-extinct species. But here’s a question: ...

Across all seven continents, iconic birds once dominated their habitats before vanishing in ways that still raise hard questions. This video traces one extinct bird from each region, using fossils, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. You might be surprised to know that Mexico is home to over ...

The vibrant and thought-provoking exhibit “Silent Skies: Endangered and Extinct Birds” is a new collection of artwork created by Stacie Birky Greene. The exhibit — available for free viewing in the ...

One day in August, 1875, a grayish-blue parrot was shot on a small island in the Indian Ocean near Mauritius. It was the last time a Rodrigues parakeet was known to be seen alive. That bird was one of ...