Extinction rates far exceed natural background levels observed in the fossil record, though they have not yet reached the scale of past mass extinction events, highlighting the urgent need for ...

From the mighty tiger to the humble worker bee, the huge variety of life on Earth contributes to our lives and well-being in more ways than we think. From offering a wealth of natural medicines to ...

Live animal markets and the illegal sale of wildlife pose particular dangers, but any sale of wild animals or animal products poses spillover risks, a new study suggests. By Emily Anthes The global ...

The quantity and complexity of commercial wildlife trade laws has grown globally over the past century. A new study examines wildlife trade laws in 11 countries and finds that a country’s Global ...

A suitcase at an airport, a parcel in the post, a market stall in plain sight: wildlife trafficking rarely looks dramatic at ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Conservationists warn that increasingly realistic AI-generated wildlife images and videos are spreading misinformation that can provoke fear, panic ...

Today is World Wildlife Day — a dedicated time for celebrating wild animals and plants which can be observed by getting outside or taking time to appreciate photos of beautiful scenes in nature, to ...

One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a ...

Some international travel companies promote activities that exploit animals, according to a new report by World Animal Protection (WAP), a U.S.-based animal welfare nonprofit. The report assesses ...

India ranks amongst the top most bio-diverse nations in the world, being home to several thousand animal species that include magnificent big cats, giant herbivorous mammals, and rare birds along with ...