11 Facts About the Vaquita, The World's Most Endangered Porpoise
Its been just over 60 years since we discovered the species—and now there may be less than 20 of them left in the world.
Its been just over 60 years since we discovered the species—and now there may be less than 20 of them left in the world.
The Chauvet Cave paintings are tens of thousands of years old and depict iconic animals that are now extinct. Even Werner Herzog was impressed.
The Bramble Cay melomys was a tiny rodent that lived on a tiny Australian island. The now-extinct animal was killed off by climate change, scientists say.
When you express gratitude with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, don’t forget to be grateful for mammoth poop.
From Benjamin the thylacine to Lonesome George the Pinta Island Tortoise, these endlings had an unfortunate claim to fame.
The dodo isn't the only tragic tale.
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to safeguard the world's crops against extinction, and it's getting a major upgrade to keep it safe.