Extinction Countdown

The Victorian grasslands earless dragon hasn’t been observed for 50 years, but conservationists haven’t given up hope yet.

Just like climate deniers, they’re out to obfuscate and debase the scientists and conservationists trying to save the world — and maybe get rid of a few pesky species in the process.

The extinction crisis threatens life all over the planet, but scientists are cautious about declaring a species extinct too quickly.

A new UN report finds that at least 1 million species are at risk of extinction. Will this finally be enough to motivate worldwide action?

The worldwide demand for limestone for use in cement production threatens these rock-climbing species and other amazing wildlife.

The tragic death, following an artificial insemination procedure, leaves just three turtles of the species alive.

It appears to have been wiped out by pollution, development and illegal mining by “sand mafias.” Will other plants soon follow?

New genetic tests may reveal the secret to saving the critically endangered Siamese crocodile from extinction.

The Bramble Cay melomys, a tiny island rodent, was wiped out by sea-level rise, according to the government of Australia.

The gigantic Ozark hellbender salamander is in trouble in the wild, but one zoo — and a hard-working team — is helping to boost its populations.