STANDING in the cool peace of the Florida swamp, I realised this was a staring contest I was unlikely to win. And while ...

In this list we will go through 9 animals that have gone extinct during your lifetime (if you are over 50 years that is). Let’s get into it. The Baiji River Dolphin, also known as the Yangtze River ...

The natural world is ever-changing, and unfortunately, the rapid rate of human expansion, habitat destruction, and climate change has led to the extinction of numerous species. Here, we explore 15 ...

However, in 2006 the Baiji dolphin was declared functionally extinct. This was the first time in history that an entire species of dolphin had been wiped off the planet because of human activity. Its ...

Echidnas are egg-laying, insect-eating mammals native to Australia, according to the Australian Museum. The country has only one species, the short-beaked echidna, which can be found throughout the ...

The millipede family Siphonorhinidae, of which the new species is an ancient ancestor, still lives today and includes four ...

The Dolphins will usher in a new era during their third year in the NRL after bidding goodbye to foundation coach Wayne Bennett. Kristian Woolf takes the reins and will be aiming to get the club ...

Mar. 18, 2025 — A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that while the natural world continues to face a biodiversity crisis, targeted conservation efforts are helping bring many ...

Mar. 18, 2025 — Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in ...

The olive tree is one of the most iconic symbols of the Mediterranean basin, deeply intertwined with the region's history, economy, and culture. But how did this tree, originally a wild species ...