Thanks to environmental groups’ efforts to protect and restore habitat in the Carrizo Plain, native species such as the giant kangaroo rat are recovering from near-extinction.

Our February issue swings from the rich musical and social history of Black people in Portland, Oregon, to the ongoing conflict between imperiled sage grouse and cattle grazing on the sagebrush steppe ...

Tiny Texas kangaroo rat bounces fearlessly, radiating endless charisma and spunk.

A new study using fossil evidence suggests extinct giant kangaroos, some weighing up to 250kg, were physically capable of hopping. Researchers found their bones and Achilles tendons were strong enough ...

"It seemed that the world had stopped turning its gears. Nature surprises us. Finding a species that hasn't been heard of in nearly two centuries doesn't happen every day. It was an incredible moment, ...

Research for first time suggests tendon and bones in heavier species would have made bounding possible ...

Long thought to have walked bipedally, like us, Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos have features that indicate they could ...

A woman had a slightly terrifying yet hilarious surprise when she filmed a wild kangaroo jumping down the street. It's very funny, especially knowing that she's okay. The chaos is real. "Was trying to ...

Cold and flu medications are among around 2,000 products being recalled by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration over rat feces contamination concerns. The products were distributed across Minnesota, ...

WASHINGTON — D.C. councilmembers are introducing new legislation aimed at addressing the city’s growing rat problem, as residents across multiple neighborhoods report frequent and worsening ...

Alexandra Simon is a digital content producer at CBS Philadelphia. Alex started her career at CBS21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania before joining KARE 11 News in Minneapolis, where she covered breaking ...