A little-known but valuable species found in Kentucky rivers is on a "pathway toward extinction" without federal intervention ...

This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos ...

On this World Tapir Day, meet Malayan Tapir, the only tapir species found in Asia from all four. This day is celebrated every ...

A study led by Brazilian researchers shows that species are being replaced by generalists, and there is no trend toward ...

Extreme heat can have devastating consequences for crops. But its impact is also seen on livestock and fish. Heat stress can ...

New study finds that many of the state’s valuable and most recognizable trees could decline sooner than expected because ...

World Tuna Day on May 2 highlights a group of fish that supports diets, jobs, and entire coastal economies. Tuna appear in ...

Four great hammerhead sharks washed up dead on Florida beaches this spring, and some worry humans contributed to the demise ...

A latest study utilizing advanced spatial modeling has revealed that neither climate change nor direct competition with early modern humans can fully explain the disappearance of Neanderthals from ...

Wildlife officers have rescued a severely injured pangolin from a wildfire-hit area, highlighting the growing toll of forest ...

Even after fires, severe droughts, and windstorms, the vegetation in degraded Amazonian forests demonstrates a high capacity ...

Leonardo DiCaprio is marking Earth Day by calling on his 60 million Instagram followers to contact members of the U.S. House ...