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What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades ago

For years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A landmark 2024 Cell study now challenges that theory. By analyzing ancient woolly mammoth DNA from different time periods, researchers found the isolated Wrangel Island population remained genetically viable for thousands of years.

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Cats are killing far more native Australian wildlife than previously thought

Scientists call for creating fenced ’safe havens’ around wildlife to slow extinction threat posed by feral cats

The Independent UK · Aug 4

Feral cats likely kill far more Australian native animals than we thought: first DNA analysis

Australia’s unique animal species are in sharp decline, with more than 40 mammal extinctions over the past 238 years. This atrocious mammal conservation record is the worst in the world.

The Conversation · Aug 3

A California biologist’s estimate of 60 condors showed how close the species came to extinction

California condor populations faced severe decline due to human pressures and habitat loss. Early conservation efforts focused on habitat protection but proved insufficient for survival. Intensive monitoring and captive breeding programs were initiated to save the species. These programs gradually increased condor numbers, marking a significant recovery milestone. Reintroduction efforts…

The Times of India · Jul 31

In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers again

North America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their numbers to slowly recover. Remarkably, beavers are now recognized for their role in managing drought and floods. Their dams create wetlands and act as fire refuges, benefiting ecosystems. This rodent's comeback…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

For 30 years, a Hawaii botanist climbed 3,000-foot sea cliffs without a rope to hand-pollinate tiny flowers and returned months later to collect their seeds

Botanist Steve Perlman undertook dangerous climbs to hand-pollinate rare Hawaiian plants. These unique species face extinction due to habitat loss and invasive threats. His efforts involved scaling treacherous sea cliffs to reach inaccessible plant locations. Seeds collected are stored and cultivated to restore dwindling plant populations. This dedication highlights the…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Dinosaurs dynasty came to end 66 million years ago but reason behind apex predator's extinction on earth may be due to asteroid force more than one billion times the strength of the atomic blasts at Hiroshima, Nagasaki

Sixty-six million years later, the story of the dinosaurs remains one of nature's most dramatic reminders that life on Earth can change suddenly and profoundly.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

'No Way to Stop It': Elon Musk Warns Humans Will Lose Control of AI and Face Extinction by 2036

Elon Musk has warned that AI could outstrip human intelligence within five years and leave humanity powerless by 2036 a prediction that throws his growing commitment to Bitcoin into sharper relief.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Nearly 300 humpback whales gathered off South Africa; decades after hunting reduced their numbers below 10,000, the population has crossed 100,000

Nearly 300 humpback whales gathered off South Africa's west coast. This rare sighting highlights a remarkable wildlife recovery story. Commercial whaling had previously driven the species to near extinction. Conservation efforts have allowed humpback whale populations to rebound significantly. However, new dangers like ship strikes and entanglement still threaten them.

The Times of India · Jul 28

In 2024, researchers challenged a decades-old theory about the extinction of woolly mammoths that they didn't die out the way we thought

Scientists now believe a sudden event caused the extinction of the last woolly mammoths. These mammoths became isolated on Wrangel Island after the ice age ended. A new study analyzed mammoth genomes from this remote Siberian location. Researchers propose disease or environmental change killed the isolated population. This research offers…

The Economic Times · Jul 27