When an animal moves from the endangered species list to being officially extinct, it's undeniably a sad day. The creature ...

A species of huge, flightless bird that once inhabited New Zealand disappeared around 600 years ago, shortly after human ...

The world is currently experiencing its sixth mass extinction, with potentially thousands of species lost every year.

A de-extinction company plans to recreate the giant moa bird, but scientists question the ethics and scientific accuracy of ...

Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech ...

While the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are best known for rare and endangered animals such as giant pandas, koalas and ...

An old film from the last century captures the life of what would be the last of a very common Australian animal species.

India is home to several rare and threatened species facing extinction. From majestic tigers to elusive frogs, here are 10 ...

A small dam on a private farm has helped bring this native creature back from the brink of extinction. Find out how.