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fromMail Online
5 months ago

The African elephant is heading for EXTINCTION, study warns

African elephants are facing a severe population decline due to human activities, with forest populations down 90% and savanna populations down 70%.
The comprehensive study underscores the widespread nature of this extinction crisis, affecting nearly all surveyed populations across 37 countries.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The global effort to genetically map 70,000 animal species

The Vertebrate Genomes Project seeks to sequence genomes of 70,000 species to preserve genetic diversity and answer fundamental biological questions.
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fromMail Online
7 months ago

Adorable animal is on brink of extinction thanks to climate change

Sloths face potential extinction due to global warming, unable to adapt to changing temperatures and conserve energy due to their low-calorie diet.
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fromMail Online
10 months ago

Scientists say 'sixth great extinction' is preventable if we act now

To prevent mass extinction, prioritizing 1.2% of land can save 75% of plant and animal species.
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fromwww.courant.com
7 months ago

Palm-sized birds' extinct in the wild since 1988 make monumental' return to island

The Guam kingfisher, once extinct in the wild, has been reintroduced after 35 years through dedicated conservation efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Saving Endangered Animals Will Help Save Us, Too

Conservation efforts require passion and love, especially in the face of climate change and extinction crises.
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fromMail Online
5 months ago

The African elephant is heading for EXTINCTION, study warns

African elephants are facing a severe population decline due to human activities, with forest populations down 90% and savanna populations down 70%.
The comprehensive study underscores the widespread nature of this extinction crisis, affecting nearly all surveyed populations across 37 countries.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The global effort to genetically map 70,000 animal species

The Vertebrate Genomes Project seeks to sequence genomes of 70,000 species to preserve genetic diversity and answer fundamental biological questions.
OMG science
fromMail Online
7 months ago

Adorable animal is on brink of extinction thanks to climate change

Sloths face potential extinction due to global warming, unable to adapt to changing temperatures and conserve energy due to their low-calorie diet.
OMG science
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Scientists say 'sixth great extinction' is preventable if we act now

To prevent mass extinction, prioritizing 1.2% of land can save 75% of plant and animal species.
OMG science
fromwww.courant.com
7 months ago

Palm-sized birds' extinct in the wild since 1988 make monumental' return to island

The Guam kingfisher, once extinct in the wild, has been reintroduced after 35 years through dedicated conservation efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Saving Endangered Animals Will Help Save Us, Too

Conservation efforts require passion and love, especially in the face of climate change and extinction crises.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

How scientists unearthed the cosmic catastrophe that paved the way for humanity

A catastrophic cosmic impact led to the extinction of dinosaurs, opening the door for mammalian evolution, including humans.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Science

Which Pests Shall Inherit The Earth? | Defector

Rats, raccoons, and gulls may inherit the earth if humans become extinct, due to their intelligence and adaptability.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
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Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.

The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

How scientists unearthed the cosmic catastrophe that paved the way for humanity

A catastrophic cosmic impact led to the extinction of dinosaurs, opening the door for mammalian evolution, including humans.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Science

Which Pests Shall Inherit The Earth? | Defector

Rats, raccoons, and gulls may inherit the earth if humans become extinct, due to their intelligence and adaptability.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
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Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.

The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.
more#evolution
#paleontology
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon shark

Megalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.
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fromMail Online
9 months ago

Mystery behind extinction of large animals 50,000 years ago is SOLVED

Humans, not climate change, likely caused the extinction of 'megaherbivores' like woolly mammoths.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
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Fossils Show Giant Predatory Sea Scorpions Were Distance Swimmers

Ancient sea scorpions, known as eurypterids, served as apex predators over 400 million years ago and could travel across oceans.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
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Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.

Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon shark

Megalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.
OMG science
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Mystery behind extinction of large animals 50,000 years ago is SOLVED

Humans, not climate change, likely caused the extinction of 'megaherbivores' like woolly mammoths.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Fossils Show Giant Predatory Sea Scorpions Were Distance Swimmers

Ancient sea scorpions, known as eurypterids, served as apex predators over 400 million years ago and could travel across oceans.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
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Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.

Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.
more#paleontology
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fromAxios
4 months ago

Hawaiian crows return to wild for 1st time in more than 20 years

The ʻalalā Hawaiian crow has been successfully reintroduced into the wild after being extinct for over 20 years.
Their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health is critical for restoring native forests in Hawaii.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammoth

Colossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
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fromAxios
4 months ago

Hawaiian crows return to wild for 1st time in more than 20 years

The ʻalalā Hawaiian crow has been successfully reintroduced into the wild after being extinct for over 20 years.
Their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health is critical for restoring native forests in Hawaii.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammoth

Colossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
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#archaeology
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Mammoth It's What Was for Dinner

Early Americans hunted mammoths and other large mammals, significantly contributing to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
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Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Mammoth It's What Was for Dinner

Early Americans hunted mammoths and other large mammals, significantly contributing to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinction

The discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.
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fromMail Online
7 months ago

Woolly mammoth went extinct due to HAY FEVER, study claims

Woolly mammoth extinction may be linked to allergies from plant pollen affecting their sense of smell and mating.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
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Mr Greedy, the penguin progenitor of more than 200 chicks, dies aged 33

Mr Greedy, an African penguin, significantly contributed to his species' survival, leaving behind 230 descendants and living far beyond his expected lifespan.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Today in History: September 1, Titanic wreckage found

The Titanic's wreckage was discovered on September 1, 1985, revealing significant historical and cultural insights into the infamous disaster.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
8 months ago

Tardigrade Fossils Reveal When Water Bears' Became Indestructible

Tardigrades survived the most significant mass extinction due to their unique ability for cryptobiosis, which allows them to endure extreme environmental conditions.
fromMail Online
11 months ago
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Study reveals why humans outlived Neanderthals

Humans provided prolonged childcare to offspring, potentially contributing to the extinction of Neanderthals.
fromMail Online
9 months ago
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Species declared extinct in the US after hurricanes ravaged the South

Climate change-induced sea level rise causes local extinction of Key Largo tree cactus in Florida Keys.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
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Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists say

Genetic analysis indicates a possible freak event, not inbreeding, led to the extinction of the last woolly mammoths on a remote Arctic island 4,000 years ago.
fromInverse
9 months ago
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4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

Deciphering the genome of the Wrangel Island mammoth reveals it wasn't genetically destined for extinction despite inbreeding challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
OMG science

Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists say

Genetic analysis indicates a possible freak event, not inbreeding, led to the extinction of the last woolly mammoths on a remote Arctic island 4,000 years ago.
fromInverse
9 months ago
OMG science

4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know Why

Deciphering the genome of the Wrangel Island mammoth reveals it wasn't genetically destined for extinction despite inbreeding challenges.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

The mystery of the last mammoths: Neither the climate, nor human hunting nor genetics explain their extinction

The study of the woolly mammoth genome from Wrangel Island provides insights into their population growth and eventual mysterious extinction.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

The Last Stand of the Woolly Mammoths

Mammoths survived on Wrangel Island for thousands of years, founded by a small herd but ultimately went extinct due to genetic disorders and inbreeding risks.
fromCornell Chronicle
10 months ago
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'Lost' birds list will aid in protecting species | Cornell Chronicle

Scientists release first comprehensive list of 'lost' birds not documented in over a decade.
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