Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the International Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services ...

With each passing year, species across the United States face an uncertain future. As habitats continue to be destroyed, climate change destabilizes weather patterns, and invasive species take over ...

The ivory-billed woodpecker, along with 22 other species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife, is set to be declared extinct and removed from the endangered species list, US wildlife officials ...

While conservation efforts have bolstered the populations of many species considered to be threatened in 2025, many animal and plant species continue to dwindle in number, with some even going extinct ...

SmileHub released a report Feb. 18 "to highlight leaders in conservation and inspire greater efforts to protect wildlife.'' ...

The Fish and Wildlife Service determined the bird, once nearly extinct, has rebounded and no longer needs protections.

The wood stork was once on the brink of extinction and now can be found in 13 counties across Georgia's coast and southern ...

A young northern hairy-nosed wombat was filmed at an Australian refuge, signalling progress in species recovery efforts.

Behind the serene landscapes of Indiana’s wetlands and forests, a high-stakes mission is underway to protect the state’s most ...

The endangered animal easy was spotted numerous times at Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary in southern Thailand Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature, or IUCN for short, is one of the most powerful wildlife organizations. It comprises both civil and government groups, which study and support the ...

Georgia's been ranked one of the worst states for wildlife protection in SmileHub's study. Why? How many endangered species live here? What's the best?