Endangered Species

The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.

Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.

Poverty and hunger drive wild meat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but wealthier citizens also drive illegal trade in lemurs. Will emerging solutions help?

Journalist Christopher Ketcham explains why we’re running out of time to save the West’s public lands and wildlife.

Time is running out to save North Atlantic right whales, but the use of ropeless fishing gear could be a lifeline.

The Australian icon could lose its fight against climate change, disease, habitat destruction and cars — but not if dedicated conservationists get the tools they need to protect the species.

New books this month also examine environmental racism, wildlife coexistence and the history lessons of acid rain.

The USDA’s Wildlife Services program slaughters millions of wild animals every year — including endangered species. It doesn’t have to.

Images of chimpanzees and other species appear cute, but they may actually depict animals in dangerous situations. Here’s how to tell what’s safe to share — and how that helps conservation.

The number of confirmed plant extinctions and uncertainty around other species is a concern.