The catastrophic event that ended the reign of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago left an indelible mark on Earth’s history.

In its 4.5 billion year history, Earth has undergone five mass extinctions and we are potentially in a sixth era of mass death. Today’s crocodylians are the surviving members of a lineage called ...

Discover how crocodiles survived two mass extinctions thanks to their flexible diets and habitats, according to research.

For scientists and conservationists, knowing how species survive planetary crises can lead to more effective protection of vulnerable species.

While rare, a few birds we studied were rule-breakers. One such rule-breaker is the Eurasian spoonbill, whose highly ...

Colossal Biosciences, an American biotechnology company, announced the "de-extinction" of the dire wolf, a prehistoric wolf ...

The spurious idea of 'de-extinction' offers us the illusion of undoing one of the great catastrophes of our own era ...

Scientists say the Trump administration’s embrace of de-extinction won’t help endangered species like the Great Lakes gray wolf.

My childhood growing up in Pacific Grove, California was blessed with the kind of exposure to and immersion in nature that all kids deserve. We ...