Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act late last year, serving as a reminder of the 1,662 domestic and 638 foreign species it protects. The act is credited with saving ...

It's impossible to deny — humans are destroying the natural environment at an unprecedented and alarming rate. According to a new report out Tuesday, animal populations have declined by such a ...

One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of ...

Mammal and bird losses cut a plant’s ability to adapt to global climate change by 60 percent. Pictured: Cedar waxwing Andrew C via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY 2.0 Half of all plant species rely on ...

Animal lovers: rejoice! If you prefer to spend your days surrounded by our friends of the animal kingdom, stick right here as we’ve compiled a list of the best things to do as an animal lover. From ...

A new National List of Reportable Animal Diseases (NLRAD) to further strengthen the country’s ability to detect, respond to and control animal diseases, is being proposed by USDA’s Animal and Plant ...

Zoological specialists helped the animals get in the spirit with animal-safe treats and decorations. From animal-safe gelatin ghosts for the otters to mini pumpkins for the flamingos, candy corn and ...