True extinction is final, a point of no return where a species disappears forever. And sadly, species go extinct all the time ...

When an animal moves from the endangered species list to being officially extinct, it's undeniably a sad day. The creature has gone the way of the dinosaur and the dodo, but on occasion, scientists ...

Twenty-nine hazel dormice bred in Kent are being released in a secret home in the north of England.

Scientists from Oregon State University looked at coastal martens in the town of Klamath for three months Gabrielle Rockson is a Writer-Reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers ...

NOAA Fisheries will examine the status of the Rice’s whale, which was listed as an endangered species in 2021.

Zoo officials say the births of the cotton-top tamarins' triplets are more than exciting moments for visitors; they’re proof ...

Miller Park Zoo is hosting an Endangered Species Day Scavenger Hunt, keeper talks, and an art contest to raise awareness ...

Wildlife advocates celebrate after a bill that critics say would have crippled the Endangered Species Act was withdrawn from ...

San Luis Obispo County is home to a variety of diverse ecosystems ranging from salt marshes and eelgrass beds to grasslands, oak woodlands and Monterey pine forests. These spaces provide vital ...

The Milwaukee County Zoo has opened its new Rhino Care Center, a $22.6 million facility designed to protect endangered rhinos ...

Several local species - including birds, fish and snakes - are protected under California and federal law.