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 ...

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The late 1900s were a time of rapid change for our planet, and unfortunately, some of its most unique inhabitants did not survive. Between the 1980s and 1990s, several animal species disappeared ...

Endangered water voles have been discovered in more upland streams across the Peak District National Park and South Pennines than previously recorded. Surveys by Yorkshire Water, local wildlife trusts ...

A little-known but valuable species found in Kentucky rivers is on a "pathway toward extinction" without federal intervention ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— A study by the Center for Biological Diversity published today in the peer-reviewed journal PeerJ found that 2,204 species around the United States should be considered for protection ...

Environmental groups are celebrating this Earth Day after the U.S. House of Representatives pulled a bill amending the Endangered Species Act.

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Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they're returning thanks to Polish conservationists. Moose can cover ...