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

Learn about a small rodent-like mammal whose descendants survived the extinction event that killed all non-avian dinosaurs.

Lazarus taxa, where a species is declared extinct but later learned to be alive and kicking, is the reason people think the megalodon still roams the oceans.

Bandicoots, a group of tiny nocturnal creatures once considered extinct, are back from the brink and making strides toward ...

A rare animal previously believed extinct has been captured on hidden cameras in California. According to a recent study by Oregon State University (OSU), coastal martens, also known as Humboldt ...

Two marsupial species thought long extinct, until now known only from fossils, were found alive in New Guinea through a collaboration of scientists, indigenous communities and citizen scientists. The ...

Colossal Biosciences made a record-breaking 20 edits across 14 genes in gray wolf cells by adding extinct dire wolf DNA. This was the first time ancient DNA has been used to bioengineer an extinct ...

Tropical rainforests are known for their unique biodiversity, with species found nowhere else on Earth. But nearly 30% of ...

A plant missing for nearly 60 years has been found again in one of Australia’s most remote landscapes, and the rediscovery ...

The regent honeyeater is a beautiful bird at risk of extinction. So how can we protect it from native predators, such as possums and sugar gliders?

Researchers identified a new freshwater fish species in South Africa after years of genetic testing and analysis. Zoosystematics and Evolution Zoosystematics and Evolution A team of researchers set ...