Ancient geographic isolation had a profound influence on the evolution of distinct mammal communities around the globe, a new study finds.

"Even if policies stopped the decline of animal populations... it will be hard to detect improvements with high certainty..."

"This discovery offers the opportunity of assessing reef biodiversity, at global scale, from orbit."

Researchers may have found two new species of lamprey, a boneless, jawless fish with eel-like bodies that date back over 350 million years.

Researchers have discovered a unique isopod, a form of crustacean, and identified it as a new species of the genus Booralana.

A look at more than 600,000 wildlife rehabilitation center records reveals the human impact on North American wildlife.

Banding together to sell fishing rights could generate economic benefits for African countries and also protect their seas' biodiversity.

Natural forest recovery could capture approximately 226 gigatonnes of carbon, but will need community efforts to restore biodiversity.

A newly discovered beetle gets its name from the beer Carlsberg, thanks to its distinctly shaped penis that resembles a bottle opener.

A new study investigates lions' interactions with humans in a diminishing habitat.