A tree that was declared extinct nearly two centuries ago has resurfaced in Brazil, which scientists have deemed an "incredible find." The Pernambuco holly (Ilex sapiiforumis) was found by scientists ...

Smithsonian researcher Brian Gratwicke and colleagues describe how acoustic technology aided the remarkable rediscovery of four amphibian populations thought to have vanished from Panama’s mountain ...

A lizard with a prominent nose, lost for 150 years, has been rediscovered in Peru, raising concerns about its fragile natural habitat.

An extinct moss is reintroduced across Yorkshire's moors in the battle against climate change.

The two animals chosen as the mascots of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are stoats, a weasel-like animal that's at ...

In the Southern California desert, Krystle Hickman waits hours to photograph native bees threatened by climate change and habitat loss. She’s documented more than 300 species.

After nearly two decades, the baby whale came back—as a mother, with a baby of its own. Julie Albert, director of the Right Whale Sighting Network at Blue World Research Institute, a nonprofit, first ...

Gardens and businesses in Cornwall say the storm has provided them with an opportunity for renewal.

Discover Illinois in winter, where frozen canyons, scenic trails, and skating ribbons create unforgettable cold-weather ...

As they return buffalo herds to tribal lands and restore native ecosystems, Thompson says Native communities are “gaining back our identity.” He has worked with buffalo for 15 years. About a year ago, ...

In a world where relaxation often comes with a hefty price tag, Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford stands as Connecticut’s best bargain for instant bliss. The moment your car tires crunch along ...