Learn about the giant clam's new critically endangered status and the urgent efforts to protect this marine giant.

In July, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) proposed listing 10 giant clam species —including T. gigas—under the Endangered Species Act.

The fossilized leg bone of the terror bird went unidentified for almost 20 years. Nearly 12 million years ago, the largest ...

Once abundant, the massive, colorful clam is now locally extinct in many regions, with a critical drop in population due to overfishing and climate change. The giant clam, known for its colorful ...

A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. "The giant salmon carp is like a symbol of the Mekong region," said Chheana Chhut, a researcher ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. “The ...

Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years WASHINGTON -- A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been ...

The giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century ...

In 1939, Smith named the species Latimeria chalumnae, also known as gombessa. Since then, this species, found along the east ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A huge fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. “The giant salmon carp is like a symbol of the Mekong region,” said ...