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World's Rarest Orangutans Pushed Closer to Extinction As 58 Were Killed After Four Days of Extreme Rain

Severe rainfall in North Sumatra killed 58 rare orangutans, raising alarm over the survival of this critically endangered population amid climate risks.

International Business Times UK

The koalas everyone gave up on are making a genetic comeback

A new study on koalas is changing conservation science. Populations previously believed to be genetically doomed are now showing recovery. This research suggests that rapid population growth can actually boost genetic health. The findings challenge decades of conservation policy. This could impact how threatened species are managed globally. It offers…

The Economic Times

‘Life has always managed to crawl through’: docuseries takes us back to mass extinction events

Co-creator of Walking with Dinosaurs returns with Surviving Earth, a blockbuster new series that shows ‘how life bounced back’ from deadly events throughout history

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River wildlife moves freely once dams are removed – but so too can invasive species

Almost a quarter of all freshwater species are threatened with extinction. The removal of human-made barriers from rivers, such as dams and weirs, is a popular way to restore water flow and sediment transport to its natural state and allow fish and other aquatic wildlife to move more freely.

The Conversation

Giving guitarfish a chance: one man’s mission to persuade fishers to farm giant snails instead

Marine biologist Issah Seidu has found a way for Ghana’s fishing communities to earn a living – and help protect the ancient and critically endangered fish species

The Guardian - UK

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

When an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago, it ended the age of dinosaurs and transformed life across the planet. The effects of that catastrophe are visible in the fossil record on land, but scientists know far less about what happened to fishes in the seas during the…

The Conversation

FED:Neo-Nazis lose fight to overturn hate group listing

Neo-Nazi group White Australia has been dealt a legal blow as it challenges hate speech laws which could cause its "extinction".

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Rare Dartford Warbler makes remarkable comeback in Britain 60 years after near extinction

Once on the brink of extinction due to harsh winters, Britain's Dartford warbler has staged a remarkable comeback. Decades of dedicated habitat restoration and targeted conservation efforts have seen its numbers rebound significantly. This success story offers a rare glimmer of hope for British wildlife amidst ongoing environmental challenges.

The Times of India

Call to ditch energy hub to save herb from extinction

A planned gas and petrochemical hub on a northern harbour should not go ahead as it would kill off an endangered plant, an environment group says.

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In 1980, a physicist studying a thin clay layer found an iridium spike, and it wasn’t just trace metal: It became one of the biggest clues behind the dinosaurs’ extinction

In a remarkable geological find in Italy, a delicate clay layer was uncovered, marked by unusually high levels of iridium—a rare element on our planet but frequently found in meteorites. This intriguing evidence points to a cataclysmic asteroid strike that likely led to the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million…

The Economic Times

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Colossal Biosciences answers the question via its latest ‘de-extinction’ attempt

Bring on the genetic monstrosities!

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Why Some Birds Become Fearless On Remote Islands

Imagine a bird landing on a peaceful island thousands of years ago. No predators. No danger hiding in the shadows. No urgent need to escape into the sky every second. Slowly, generation after generation, something strange begins to happen. The bird changes. Its wings weaken. Its behavior softens. Its fear…

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10 Rarest Cats On Earth You’ll Hardly Ever See

When people think of cats, they usually imagine sleepy pets stretching on couches or tiny kittens chasing shadows around the house. But beyond the world of domestic cats exists another reality a hidden world filled with mysterious wild felines so rare that most humans will never see them in their…

Times Pets

This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction

Firefighters are racing to douse flames on California’s Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for unique habitat

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Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Many familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researchers predict that between 7% and 16% of vascular plants could lose over 90% of their range. This global reshuffling will impact ecosystems and human societies. Protecting plant diversity is…

Times Pets

5 Wild Animals India Lost Forever From Its Jungles

India’s forests once echoed with sounds that no longer exist.bGrasslands once witnessed lightning-fast cheetahs chasing prey. Wetlands carried the footsteps of rare rhinos. Mountain slopes hid mysterious birds that vanished without a trace. But today, many of these creatures exist only in old paintings, forgotten records, and fading memories. What…

Times Pets

10 Rare Indian Animals Most People Never See

India is not just a country of ancient temples, crowded cities, and diverse cultures. Hidden deep inside its forests, mountains, islands, and grasslands are creatures so rare that many people living in India have never even heard of them. Some survive underground for most of their lives. Some appear only…

The Conversation

De-extinction company says it’s made an artificial egg – if true, it could help save living species

Today’s announcement by Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences about a successful hatching of chicks from an artificial egg would represent a major innovation, if the claims can be verified.

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Fishermen could soon be allowed to hunt more sharks under Trump team proposal

A third of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction

The Guardian - US

Orcas could be casualty in Carney’s push for pipeline, environmental groups fear

Rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure in Canada collides with laws meant to protect endangered species

The Economic Times

A 12-year-old’s fossil hunt changed how scientists saw ancient seas

A remarkable discovery by the Anning family on England's Lyme Regis cliffs in the early 1800s unearthed an ichthyosaur fossil, revolutionizing scientific understanding. This find provided crucial evidence for extinction and deep time, challenging prevailing beliefs. Mary Anning, a self-taught fossil hunter, made significant contributions, though often overlooked due to…

Times Pets

5 Animals That May Disappear Sooner Than You Think

Some species are disappearing so silently that the world barely notices. No breaking news. No sudden alarms. Just shrinking forests, polluted rivers, warming oceans, and animal populations falling year after year. Some creatures now survive in such tiny numbers that scientists struggle to even find them in the wild. And…

The Guardian - UK

For sale: one cute baby gibbon – mother probably killed by poachers

Rising demand for exotic pets is pushing many gibbon species to extinction, with their strong family bonds making them especially vulnerable to the brutal trade

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The guy who literally wrote the textbook on AI says when it comes to the extinction scenario the human race is cooked: 'Making these systems more capable… doesn't seem like a sensible move'

"The CEO of Google DeepMind expressed very similar concerns: that they were in a race that they couldn't pull out of."

Fortune

AI godfather warns humanity risks extinction by hyperintelligent machines with their own ‘preservation goals’ within 10 years

AI researcher Yoshua Bengio claims AI could persuade or manipulate humans to achieve its own goals.

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