Sadly, a number of animals have also not been spotted in several years and are now presumed extinct. In order to ... In fact, its last known sighting was officially recorded in 2003.

Inside, between rows of incubators and microscopes, Beth Shapiro and her team are attempting a feat straight out of science ...

The age of de-extinction may soon be a reality. Advances in genetic engineering and synthetic biology are making resurrecting animals once lost to this world a tangible prospect. The organizations ...

the last being in 1914 when they were seen in the Serra dos Orgaos National Park. Due to intensive hunting and rapid urbanization, this species was practically extinct. The South American tapir is ...

Discover 8 incredible animals that were once thought extinct but have made surprising comebacks, from the Majorcan Midwife ...

WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday. “Huge rivers like ...

Almost a quarter of freshwater animals, including crabs, crayfish, shrimp, damselfly and fish, are threatened of going extinct, according to a new, global study that was published on Wednesday.