The largetooth sawfish has experienced a significant decline in genetic diversity over the past 150 years, primarily due to human activities like overfishing a…

NASA's images of Roebuck Bay in Western Australia showcase its dynamic tidal shifts and rich ecosystem, which supports diverse wildlife, including migratory sh…

Europe faces severe water shortages this summer, with record-low river levels halting barge traffic and crippling agriculture, while shrinking glaciers and ris…

Australia pledged to repair ecosystems and halt species loss by 2030 after decades of habitat destruction. Success could set a global example, but irreversible…

The dodo bird had cognitive abilities similar to modern pigeons and could see well in the dark, challenging its stereotype as dim-witted. This new research hig…

A rare eastern imperial eagle, kidnapped in Syria and held for ransom, was rescued and released in Serbia after six months in captivity. The species' recovery—…

Turtle embryos have antenna-like structures that detect nest temperature, activating genes that determine sex without sex chromosomes. This discovery could hel…

A new study by ancient DNA researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, used paleogenomics to create a genetic roadmap to help guide the restoratio…

Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species cons…

The Phoenix Species Project, backed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos, aims to save 100 critically endangered species with $200 million in funding. This init…

Researchers have discovered animal bones in underwater caves in South Australia that provide insights into the lives of ancient megafauna, revealing how enviro…