The twins were born to a 22-year-old female named Mafuko, who lost her own mother to armed individuals. The extremely endangered species currently numbers at just over 1,000.

North Atlantic right whales are in worse shape than their southern cousins, in part due to entanglement in fishing gear, a new study says.

Of the many animals protected by the Endangered Species Act, there may be no other species more American than red wolf. Known as "America's wolf," red wolves are the only species of wolf that live in ...

In an unprecedented effort, 15 aquariums from around the world are teaming up to raise endangered baby zebra sharks and reintroduce them into the wild, where populations have nearly gone extinct.

While the birth is sparking joy, infant mountain gorillas are vulnerable, and twins can be twice as hard for a mother to take ...

The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems. Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts. National ...

From a psychedelic tarantula to wild tulips and a pangolin, here are the ten highly-threatened species to watch out for in 2026 At a time when biodiversity is under increasing pressure and the window ...

The newly named northern green anaconda or Eunectes akayima is reportedly the largest in the world, capable of exceeding ...