At least four primates from South America that appear on the international Red List of endangered species are adversely affected by climate phenomena that are predicted to worsen as the world warms, scientists have found.

A global campaign will make young people aware of the danger the illicit drug trade represents to hundreds of species in Colombia's rainforests

The demise of a much-studied pack raises questions about lifting the hunting ban in areas bordering Yellowstone park.

Leonel Fernández, President of the Dominican Republic, has announced the creation of a new refuge "Reserva Biologica Loma Charco Azul" on the northwestern border of Sierra de Bahoruco National Park, a global biodiversity hotspot.

The bond between people and animals is one of the strongest and most beneficial friendships in history. Now researchers are beginning to learn more about this unbreakable connection

Japan has caught 59 whales near the northern island of Hokkaido, officials said today, under a research programme critics allege is a cover for commercial whaling.

The next time you go for a yak ride or pose for a photo with a shaggy animal at tourist-frequented Kufri, remember: the rare animal has become a victim of crass commercial exploitation.

LEANING her emaciated body against the small rusty cage, starving lioness Anetta paws at the bars forlornly as the days count down to her pride's execution. For Anetta and 13 other kings and queens of the jungle - some too weak to stand or even roar

Do you believe in canine guardian angels and the kindness of strangers? You just might after you read this.

It is a bloodbath, cruel and barbaric. Each year, the idyllic and peaceful setting of the village of Taiji in southern Japan is shattered by almost unspeakable cruelty as incredible pain and ultimate death is inflicted on defenseless dolphins.