During field work in the exclusion zone, scientists from the Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of ...

These are the rarest animals on Earth creatures so elusive, so endangered, that most people don’t even know they exist. From ...

Hantavirus: the rare pathogen linked to rodents that attacks the lungs. Theara Coleman, The Week US. Fri, April 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM UTC. 4 min read.

Hantaviruses are spread by rodents and can cause deadly respiratory and kidney illnesses in humans. It recently killed Betsy Arakawa, actor Gene Hackman's wife, in a widely covered case.

With millions of animals roaming our planet, some are rarely spotted by people. They may be deep in the ocean or simply have elusive behavior, but sometimes, these animals make a rare appearance.

Arizona is home to unique and rare creatures including jaguars, ocelots and condors. However, 48 species are endangered or threatened. See the list.