Over a million species of animals and plants are now hanging by a thread, more than ever before in human history, says the ...

From Arctic wolves to a rampaging rhino to an impressionistic image of waves, this contest showcases some of the best nature images of the year.

Learn more about some recent rare animal encounters from around the world: ...

The same deadly fungus is now being looked at as a potential cancer treatment. The therapy detailed in this new study is a ...

A research team from Brawijaya University (UB) has identified two new microalgae genera in the waters around Bawean Island, ...

Natural World Photography Competition June 15 was Nature Photography Day, and in celebration of that, the winners of the ...

A puzzling discovery made in the Baltic Sea in 2018 has finally been explained, and the answer is far stranger than anyone might have predicted. Imagery from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2A ...

This name reflects the species’ semi-aquatic habits and carnivorous nature, akin to the neotropical otter.” While it can survive in water, it was found inland as well. Researchers trapped one ...

Its white eyes scanned the aquatic landscape, but it wasn’t the only one looking around. Nearby scientists caught the lurking animal — and discovered a new species. A team of researchers ...

Five times more aquatic animals were farmed across the world in 2023 than three decades ago, according to the UN's food agency, providing a dietary source and likely solution for overfishing.

A string of rare bird sightings in Poland stunned officials and wildlife enthusiasts. One large bird was captured by a trail ...