The predator was once widely seen in forested areas. Habitat loss, lack of prey and poaching are key contributors to the loss of leopards, experts say.

One of those subspecies is the Upemba lechwe (Kobus anselli), which is one of the most endangered animals in the world and it ...

After losing habitat, the wood stork was protected under the Endangered Species Act in 1984.A few years later, the American alligator, also a mainstay of Florida’s Everglades, departed the list ...

Story at a glance The United States Postal Service is releasing a collection of 20 stamps next year featuring endangered species. The stamps are being released on a yet-to-be-announced date in ...

As the Endangered Species Act marks its 50th anniversary, the National Geographic Society CEO reflects on how to help protect species around the world.

The animals were placed on the endangered species list in 1997 after being removed in 1980. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated about 750,000 acres of critical protected habitat for ...

An endangered species of shark has been observed having "virgin births" for the first time. Two of these common smooth-hound sharks (Mustelus mustelus) were seen giving birth to their young ...

RENO, Nev.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized Endangered Species Act protection today for the rare wildflower Tiehm’s buckwheat, responding to a petition and litigation from the Center for ...

RICHMOND, Va.— In response to a legal petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that the roughhead shiner, an olive minnow found only in the ...

Sischo works with some of the rarest endangered species on the planet, kāhuli — Hawaii’s native tree snails. The colorful, jewel-like snails were once so abundant, it’s said they were like ...

The OKC Zoo works alongside the Foundation for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Guatemala (FUNDESGUA). They raise awareness and protect the Guatemalan beaded lizards’ environment.