Two marsupial species presumed to be extinct have “risen from the dead” after being rediscovered on the island of New Guinea, ...

The curious minds at What If consider how ecosystems and evolution might change if the largest flying animal never went extinct.

In paleontology, lineages that drop out of the fossil record and then re-emerge after long periods are termed ‘Lazarus taxa.’ ...

Researchers came across a tiny long-fingered possum and a ring-tailed glider living in the rainforest in the Indonesian province of West Papua. Find out more here.

Three tiny Purgatorius teeth found in Colorado are helping scientists trace how early primates evolved and spread across North America.

Learn about two marsupial species discovered in New Guinea that were thought to have been extinct for 6,000 years.

Researchers discovered that a 215-million-year-old reptile started life on four legs and switched to two as an adult.

Two marsupials thought extinct for over 7,000 years were rediscovered in New Guinea through fossils, photos and citizen science.

When you think of Florida Keys wildlife, you probably think of sea turtles, dolphins, manatees, or colorful coral fish. Maybe you imagine a bright green gecko. Perhaps you’ve heard about the wild ...

The birth marks a proud moment for Project Cheetah, which aims to restore the world's fastest land animal to Indian ...

UNDER THE MICROSCOPEDura lex, sed lex. The law may be harsh, but it is the law. Another dictum is: Ignorance of the law excuses no one. Sounds good, ...