Threats from deforestation, pollution, hunting, and climate change are contributing to the extinction of endangered species.

In honor of National Endangered Species Day, discover several important and fascinating species at risk of extinction.

The Hattiesburg Zoo hosted a special event Saturday for the first time to highlight the plight of threatened animal species ...

Q. I get different answers on the Internet when I ask what is the rarest animal in the world. What’s the correct answer? A. In the strictest sense, the answer to your question could change daily.

An endangered red ruffed lemur gave birth to an adorable set of triplets — Red, Marjorie and Taylor — at the Wild Adventures Theme Park in Georgia on April 25. “Parents Val and Doug are doing great,” ...

Zoo officials say the births of the cotton-top tamarins' triplets are more than exciting moments for visitors; they’re proof that ongoing conservation and animal care programs are delivering results.

Q. I get different answers on the Internet when I ask what is the rarest animal in the world. What’s the correct answer? A. In the strictest sense, the answer to your question could change daily.

Lonesome Larry became a symbol of one federally protected species.

A study published today in PLOS One shows that belugas are able to recognize themselves in mirrors, using the tools to peer ...

A new analysis of GPS tracking data from 37 animal species, paired with cellphone location data from across the United States ...

Critics of proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act say the move could affect efforts to save species facing extinction Charlotte Phillipp is a Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...