A new scientific technique can reveal if an animal has been taken from the wild, exposing the illegal wildlife trade.

The vaquita, found in the northern Gulf of California, is the most endangered marine mammal species in the world. Illegal fishing is to blame.

Conservationists are hoping to strengthen regulations at a wildlife trade conference on birds, reptiles and other animals ...

Lukas Schindler, 26, and Livia Mühlheim, 25 were swimming together north of Sydney, Australia when they were attacked ...

Everyone’s heard of blue whales and bottlenose dolphins. But have you ever heard of vaquitas? In the warm waters of the Gulf ...

A look at 10 of the world’s most shy animals, from elusive forest dwellers to secretive ocean giants, each known for avoiding humans and remaining rarely seen.

LIMESTONE, Tenn. ( WJHL) — Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe born at a Tennessee zoo, has died. She turned two years old on ...

It’s heartbreaking to realize that creatures we’ve grown up admiring are fighting for survival due to rising global temperatures. Global warming isn’t just a distant threat; it’s a present danger, ...

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, located near Great Yarmouth, added a Sumatran Tiger to its animals earlier this year. Raja, the tiger, arrived at Thrigby in July, following the death of Kuba, a ...

A rabid bat was found in San Mateo, California. There's a low risk of rabies, but health officials are still urging caution.

Two bison in Yellowstone National Park, one rolling in dust near a calm river - Mauinow1/Getty Images America's national parks protect some of the most well-preserved wilderness and ecosystems in the ...

On land and in the sea and sky you can find animals that display a dazzling array of rainbow colours. Bright fur, feathers, skin and scales serve to attract mates, scare off predators or blend into ...