Extinct

The discovery of a lost plant species highlights the need to protect other endangered species in one of the most biodiverse regions in the United States.

And they’re not the only ones in trouble — orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction.

Cat Tale, a new book by journalist Craig Pittman, takes us on a wild ride into the science and politics of saving an iconic species. 

Three bird species, two frogs, a shark, a famous snail and one of the world’s largest freshwater fish were among those declared extinct this year.

The snaring crisis in Southeast Asia appears to have claimed the lives of the country’s last wild tigers.

But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.

New books this month tackle tough issues related to climate change, extinction, Indigenous sovereignty, ocean conservation and a whole lot more.

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.

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