The planet is on the precipice of the sixth mass extinction event. Unlike previous mass extinctions caused by natural events such as asteroid collisions, volcanic activity, and climate change, the ...

More than 3,500 botanic gardens hold vast plant collections, yet disconnected data systems slow efforts to prevent extinction ...

Google has announced plans to deploy AI tools to prevent the extinction of endangered species of animals by preserving their genetic information. The urgency of the mission emanates from the fact that ...

Almost everyone knows about the American alligator. But did you know we also have an American crocodile? The species is native to coastal areas of peninsular Florida. Its full geographic range ...

Earth's biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent "sixth mass extinction" threatens beloved and important wildlife. It also threatens to reduce the amount of genetic diversity—or variation—within species ...

A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia's priority species. The research highlights the urgent need for increased funding ...

There are over 150,000 species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. Of those species, over 42,000 are threatened with extinction. On that list are 17,903 marine species that ...

Chester Zoo, in the UK, has announced that it has received scientific confirmation that an “extinct” snail has been saved ...