The axolotl is critically endangered because of habitat loss and pollution. Yet, the smiley-faced creature is popular among aquarists.

Why Are Axolotls Critically Endangered?

The scimitar oryx, Socorro dove, Hawaiian crow, and Wyoming toad are all extinct in the wild. Read more to learn why.

4 Animal Species That Only Exist in Captivity

Find out what the rarest animal in the world is, why it’s so impossible to find, and what can be done to rectify the problem.

The World’s Most Elusive Animal

Ancient marine reptiles and peculiar fossils from the Paleozoic and Mesozoic periods offer a captivating view of prehistoric oceans’ wonderous and bizarre inhabitants.

5 Rare and Extinct Fossil Sea Creatures

South Africa’s paleontological sites have yielded a treasure trove of dinosaur fossils, enriching our understanding of Earth’s ancient past.

What Dinosaurs Lived in South Africa?

Africa is home to a quarter of the planet’s plant and animal species. Unfortunately, human activities are driving some animal species to the brink of extinction.

Top 5 Most Endangered Animals in Africa

Megalodons were the largest fish ever to exist, and fierce predators of the oceans millions of years ago. 


Megalodon: The Extinct Ocean Predator

Titanoboa is a fascinating, prehistoric snake of gigantic proportions that can tell us a lot about the past and future of reptiles.


8 Facts About the Titanoboa

Avian dinosaurs survived mass extinction due to their ability to fly and their adaptability to the changing climate.

How did Avian Dinosaurs Survive Extinction?

So far in 2023, several new animal species have been discovered by scientists.

Newly Discovered Animal Species

Colossal Biosciences recently revealed plans to resurrect woolly mammoths and other extinct creatures. If successful, the firm could combat climate change. 


Are Woolly Mammoths Coming Back?

Many different types of mammals lived during the Dinosaur Age. After the Cretaceous-Paleogene mass extinction, they dominated the world.

The Mammals of the Dinosaur Age

Insects and arthropods have lived on the Earth for millions of years. Many of them were giants in comparison to the creatures we see today.


Prehistory’s Giant Bugs

Sometimes species get rediscovered in the wild after years of being considered extinct.


Back from the Dead: Animals You Thought Were Extinct

Discover a species of prehistoric reptiles that lived before the rise of the dinosaurs. 


Prehistoric Reptiles That Lived Before Dinosaurs 

A case study on the critically endangered Vaquita Porpoise. How did this happen?


Why is the Vaquita Porpoise Going Extinct?

Most of us are used to seeing birds every day. Sadly, there are some birds you'll never get to see. Read on to learn about 7 interesting but extinct birds.


7 Interesting Extinct Birds

You know many bird species are extinct. But did you know that house sparrows, gulls, and other common birds are also endangered? Read on to learn more.


Bird Species You Didn’t Know Were Endangered

Fossils have been found on every continent in the world, including Antarctica. There is still much to be learned about the dinosaurs that roamed Antarctica.


Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Loss of habitat and hunting has led to the decline in many animal species in North America.


Endangered Animals of North America

These 5 animals have recently been lost forever. Each year, dozens of animals are wiped out of existence as human expansion causes habitat loss.

5 Recently Extinct Animals

The iconic Killer Whale is the Apex predator in many ocean ecosystems. But as tough as this species might seem, some populations of orcas are in desperate need of help.


How You Can Help Protect Orcas in the Wild

Woolly mammoths were very different than mastodons, despite their outward appearance. Some differences include their size, molars, and habitat. They also existed in different (yet overlapping) time periods. 


Woolly Mammoths vs. Mastodons: What’s the Difference? 

While there are many animals on the endangered species list, a few have been able to make a fantastic recovery; here are their stories.


Back from The Brink of Extinction: Conservation Success Stories

From sabretooth cats to long-nosed dolphins, discover the animals that once walked beside us, from prehistory to the modern day.

9 Extinct Animals That Once Lived Alongside Humans

Discover some of the world’s oldest animals whose prehistoric ancestors walked (or swam) among the dinosaurs.


Which of Today’s Animals Lived Alongside Dinosaurs?

Elephants and mammoths may share a common ancestor, but there are still several characteristics to differentiate them.


Elephant vs. Mammoth: What Are The Differences?

Many animal species need conservation help. While you may have heard of tigers, polar bears, and pandas, here are some species that you may not have heard of before.

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