Scientists have uncovered the fossil remains of a tiny feline species smaller than a house cat from an ancient cave in ...

A rare cat in Thailand has been spotted for the first time in 30 years, confirming that the species is still living. Flat-headed cats (Prionailurus planiceps) are named for their flattened foreheads.

PORTLAND, Maine — One of the world's rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of ...

Once in a while, an animal shows up where it’s least expected, including places from where it was thought to have gone extinct. These rare sightings bring hope — but also fresh concerns. These are ...

An ancient and enormous organism called Prototaxites, initially found to be a type of fungus, may actually be an unknown branch of life, researchers say. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

A new study overturns previous findings that domestic cats originated thousands of years earlier. An African wildcat (Felis lybica) rests on a rock in Kruger National Park, South Africa. So far, ...

A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 7, 2026 7:00 AM EST ...