animals This Ecuadorian frog was lost for 100 years—until now Scientists believe this rediscovery will be vital to protect the country's most degraded ecosystem, the southern Andes mountains.

Scientists have discovered that the kultarr – one of Australia’s most elusive marsupials – is actually three different ...

More than 35 species of falcons roam the Earth’s skies at present. But there used to be at least three others. Here’s the story of the confirmed falcon species lost to the world forever.

In the Andes Mountains of northern Peru, a long-tailed mammal with a “facial mask” moved through the undergrowth. Suddenly, ...

See the best animal photos of 2018. Get up close to a shark feeding frenzy and meat-eating bats in these amazing pictures selected by National Geographic editors.