World Wildlife Day is celebrated today, which focuses on the importance of protecting wild animals and plants across the ...

Members of the arachnid class—think spiders, scorpions and harvestmen (daddy long legs)—are often the targets of revulsion, ...

A study of changes to the habitats of more than 700 species reveals massive biodiversity loss—but also possibilities for ...

Every day, millions of people harvest wild plants for their health, nutrition and livelihoods, yet many of the species that ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona say there may be at least twice as many vertebrate species as previously recognized.

Each year on March 3, World Wildlife Day draws global attention to the plants and animals that make life on Earth possible.

Plastic pollution is more than just trash on the beach. Marine plastic waste releases PFAS and heavy metals into the water of small freshwater lakes and ponds, at levels exceeding the threshold limits ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Wildlife Conservation Board approved $59,642,096 in grants to protect biodiversity, restore important wildlife habitat and improve public access to nature.

Should you ever find yourself playing a trivia game on the topic of moths and butterflies, here are a few facts that might ...

Scientists studying data collected over more than three decades found accelerating losses. Their research offers clues about ...

The accelerating decline of birds is a bellwether of far deeper biodiversity crisis — one that threatens not only beloved ...

Remotely operated vehicles saw significant new species wins in 2026, and they're changing the way we explore the deep sea.