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10 iconic animals that were at risk of extinction but rebounded after the Endangered Species Act passed 50 years ago
The bill, signed by Republican President Richard Nixon in 1973, declared that the fish, wildlife, a…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Your mental illnesses may be a result of ancient cross-species fornication, a study has found
The story of human evolution is an intricate tapestry woven with a ton of interbreeding with other …
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Sixth species in the world: Wild Ugandan chimps go through menopause, 20-year-old study confirms!
While menopause appears normal for us, it does raise questions about its evolutionary implications,…
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An orca species that helped humans hunt whales for thousands of years may now be extinct, new research reveals
For thousands of years, Thaua hunters in eastern Australia hunted whales with the help of orcas.
Katie Hawkinson
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97% of India's endangered vultures die from toxic drugs in veterinary medicine; central govt granted time to respond
The usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in veterinary medicine, such as diclofenac, acec…
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New species of cascade ranid frogs found deep inside a cave in Meghalaya
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of frog from de…
PTI
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Meta's AR glasses may be 'the most advanced thing that we've ever produced as a species' in consumer electronics, CTO Andrew Bosworth says
Meta's CTO spoke about the state of the company's highly anticipated AR glasses with Command Line.
Lakshmi Varanasi
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Arctic puffins evolved into a new species 6 generations ago, but they might be less fit to survive, a new study shows
Two species of puffins began breeding within the last century in response to climate change. This m…
Maiya Focht
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Larry Page accused Elon Musk of favoring human species over digital life forms during an argument about the dangers of AI at Musk's 44th birthday
Elon Musk and Larry Page argued about the threats machines pose to humans at Musk's 44th birthday.
Lakshmi Varanasi
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Marine species including whales and dolphins under significant threat from noise pollution
According to the report, animals exposed to elevated or prolonged anthropogenic noise can suffer di…
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These Indian species are most threatened by climate change and severe weather, according to the IUCN
Here are some of the species endemic to our country that India stands to lose to climate change and…
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A species of jellyfish carrying one of the most deadly venoms in the world is capable of learning despite not having a brain, new research shows
Box jellyfish can combine information from mechanical and visual stimuli to change their behavior, …
Katie Hawkinson
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From non-native bluegrass in Antarctica to beautiful spotted bugs in the middle of NYC, here are 5 invasive species that are as stunning as they are threatening to humanity
A United Nations report says invasive species are costing the world $423 billion every year to comb…
Hilary Brueck
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Hundreds of wildlife species are contaminated with 'forever chemicals': Environmental Working Group
Widespread pollution from the toxic "forever chemicals," known as Per- and Polyfluorinated Substanc…
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Remarkable video showed a false killer whale twirling and 'twerking' in front of divers. The species is known to socialize with humans, even bringing them large fish.
False killer whales have been documented passing fish to humans, which research biologist Robin Bai…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Exotic turtles have been poached to near-extinction in Asia, but in Hong Kong, these species thrive
Three species of turtles poached for sale in Asia are finding refuge in Hong Kong. But poachers cou…
Hannah Getahun
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An endangered species of giraffe suddenly died at a Texas zoo. Days later, her month-old baby died too.
Zuri, a giraffe calf born last month, died just a few days after her mother. They were Masai giraff…
Katie Balevic
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The US has the second-highest number of endangered species. California, Florida, and Arizona lead the nation in threatened creatures.
The US is second behind only Indonesia for the most number of endangered species, according to a re…
Tim Paradis
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A brand new dinosaur species with spiky armor was recently discovered to have roamed England during the Cretaceous period
A new dinosaur species, Vectipelta barretti, was discovered on the Isle of Wight. It's an entirely …
Jenny McGrath
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Earth is losing thousands of species each year, reveals research
Most dinosaurs famously disappeared 66 million years ago at the end of the Cretaceous period. …