True extinction is final, a point of no return where a species disappears forever. And sadly, species go extinct all the time ...

More than 99% of all species that have ever lived are now extinct - and today, many scientists believe we are driving a sixth mass extinction. From the baiji dolphin of China’s Yangtze River to the ...

The world is a harsh place, and all living things are constantly evolving to try to survive. Unfortunately, as the world changes, some animals just can’t evolve quickly enough to make it, and they go ...

An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. On a remote ...

In the last ten years, at least 15 species have officially checked out, never to be seen again. It's ironic to think how these creatures once roamed the planet with us, but now, they're just part of ...

The late 1900s were a time of rapid change for our planet, and unfortunately, some of its most unique inhabitants did not survive. Between the 1980s and 1990s, several animal species disappeared ...

If there are two things you picture when you hear the word “kangaroo,” chances are it’s either a mama with a joey in her pouch or their propensity to hop across the Outback. It’s daunting enough that ...