UK households are being warned not to disturb doves or pigeons in their garden from February - or face a possible fine and prosecution. Doves and pigeons both belong to the same family of birds, ...

Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient tree, a giant manta ray, a bright blue butterfly and a fairy lantern, to name a few.

New species are being discovered faster than ever before — at a rate of more than 16,000 every year, suggests a new study. And the trend shows no sign of slowing with scientists predicting that the ...

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 ...

About 300 years ago, Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus set out on a bold quest: to identify and name every living organism on Earth. Now celebrated as the father of modern taxonomy, he developed the ...

“Pigeons are having a moment,” I tell my friend. “Tove,” she kindly says, “I think that’s just your algorithm.” And, yes, it does appear that over half of the pigeon videos I’ve been watching were ...

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, or CITES, came into force 50 years ago and remains one of the most effective international conservation agreements.

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act to reduce federal regulations. One proposal would eliminate automatic protections for threatened species, known as the ...

The Trump administration is proposing to axe protections for some animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. The administration argues that the current rules are too stringent and stifle ...

Four proposed rules could make it easier to drill for oil or harvest timber in areas where endangered species live. By Maxine Joselow and Catrin Einhorn Maxine Joselow reported from Washington and ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A few weeks ago, conservationists announced the milestone ...