Scientists in recent years have made progress in finding ancient DNA in fossils, gaining insight into organisms that lived ...

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Last Friday, the Wildlife CSI Academy hosted a special learning experience involving protected animals, some which were ...

These recently extinct animals were part of our shared world until not so long ago. They had names, behaviors, and roles in their ecosystems.

Researchers studied chemicals found in the animals’ bones, teeth and tissues, as well as genetic material from their stomach contents ...

The recent claim the long extinct dire wolf was resurrected made headlines around the world. But bioethicists and ecologists say there are ethical concerns.

Imagine thinking an animal was gone forever, only to find it alive and thriving! These incredible species defied extinction and made remarkable comebacks. Discover their fascinating stories and ...

Several species were wiped out due to overfishing, invasive species, and habitat destruction. By 2020, multiple species were officially declared extinct. Cryptic Treehunter Credit: X ...

Species have gone extinct at a much higher rate than is expected with evolution, but some have been found after researchers thought they were gone.

To determine 17 animals that were thought to be extinct but have been rediscovered, 24/7 Tempo referred to sources including National Geographic, World Atlas, and Scientific American.

While it'd be astonishing to bring woolly mammoths or other extinct species back to life, Colossal Biosciences also focuses its research on saving the animals that are alive today.