Earth looked much different not just millions, but even decades and centuries ago. Many animal species that once existed are ...

In a perfect world, we'd still be co-existing with the dodo, woolly mammoth, and quagga, but sadly, these are among the 900+ extinct animal species. Climate change, pollution, and human predation are ...

While conservation efforts have bolstered the populations of many species considered to be threatened in 2025, many animal and plant species continue to dwindle in number, with some even going extinct ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. More than 35 species of falcons roam the Earth’s skies at ...