Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found along Texas Gulf Coast-Here is what scientists know

The Pink Meanie, a rare jellyfish species was found in the Texas Gulf Coast. This showcases the ocean’s astonishing and ...

Rare bird species makes stunning comeback thanks to one person's actions 100 years ago: 'It's a miracle'

Preventative measures by conservationists can be the difference in a species' survival, or its end, and thus a loss of ...

These Indian states have rare wildlife species as state birds and animals

India's rich biodiversity includes numerous endangered and vulnerable species, many of which are designated as state animals ...

The Gear That Could Protect The Ocean’s Most Endangered Predators

The Northern Prawn Fishery in northern Australia is testing new gear and technologies to reduce bycatch of endangered sawfish ...

Rare species can be mapped more accurately with new statistical approach

Information on Earth's biodiversity is increasingly collected using DNA-, image- and audio-based sampling. At the same time, ...

12 rare pink animals that show nature's unusual colour choices

From India’s rare rose-ringed parakeet to flamingos across Africa, pink animals catch the eye with their unusual colours.

This Animal Sighting Is Being Called 'One Of The Rarest In History'

It's been several decades since the unusual double-striped thick-knee bird was seen in Texas, making the 2025 sighting an ...

Want to save an endangered species? Start with the right DNA blueprint

When scientists want to trace how a species has changed over time—and predict its prospects for survival—they turn to DNA.
The Times of Houma/Thibodaux

Louisiana Wildlife Officials seek help tracking rare, elusive skunk species

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is asking for the public’s help locating a rare critter. LDWF is asking ...
KUNM

Oil and gas group says endangered species protections are ‘draconian’

Last month, the lesser prairie chicken lost its federal protections after a yearslong legal battle between conservationists ...

Greene man pleads guilty to trafficking remains of rare animals from eastern Europe

A central Maine man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a bizarre crime: trafficking the remains of rare animals from eastern Europe.
NOLA.com

Hand-standing skunks? Louisiana wildlife officials ask for help finding this rare species.

The state has not confirmed a Louisiana sighting of the species for 40 years, though the skunk has been seen recently in all ...