A Mayo brother’s private flock led to a “rediscovery” of these big birds. Decades later, the geese nearly took over town.

Researchers hope the "exquisitely preserved" fossil will cast new light on an enduring mystery in paleontology.

(Paul Banko) A native of Hawai’i, Lewis will talk about extinct and endangered birds of Hawai’i, evolution, survival, ...

MOSCOW, November 11. /TASS/. Rare bird species, once thought to be extinct, have settled in Moscow again, as reported by the official website of the Moscow mayor and government.

Though extinct for nearly 500 years, the Haast’s eagle remains an enduring symbol of New Zealand’s unique, ancient wildlife.

Nearly 20 years ago, while repairing a fence on his ranch in Colombia, fossil collector César Perdomo found the middle leg ...

These seven species vanished due to human hunting and consumption, revealing the tragic impact of unchecked appetite on wildlife and the urgent need for responsible conservation.

The South Island of New Zealand was once home to the extinct Haast's eagle, also called Hieraaetus moorei. Weighing about ...

The Haast's eagle, or Harpagornis moorei, was the largest eagle ever known, dominating the skies of New Zealand for centuries ...

Haast’s eagle, the largest eagle ever known, once ruled New Zealand's skies, preying on giant moa. This formidable predator, ...

In 1973, just a few years out of college, River Forest local Robert Steed made his first sculpture of an endangered animal.

The previous tallest members of the family were almost 3 meters high, and this was probably substantially bigger.