Ancient Ocean Volcanoes Linked to Repeated Triassic Extinctions
Mass extinction events throughout Earth’s history are characterized as significant disruptions to life on the planet. There have…
Did Humans Nearly Go Extinct 900,000 Years Ago? A Biologist Explains
At some point in the deep past, humans may have come frighteningly close to disappearing altogether. Here’s what…
Meet The Silver-Backed Chevrotain — A Mouse-Deer That Vanished For 25 Years, Rediscovered By A Camera Trap
Once written off as extinct, the silver-backed chevrotain forces scientists to confront how much of biodiversity still lives…
From ‘psychedelic’ spiders to European eels: 10 species heading into 2026 on the brink of extinction
Conservationists warn the world can “no longer afford” to delay climate action to protect and restore our planet’s…
Koala protection in south-east Queensland to be shaped by new strategy
Queenslanders have been invited to have their say on how best to protect the koala population in the…
62,000 African Penguins Starving to Death Highlights Humanity-Driven Extinction Crisis
A study published this week about tens of thousands of starving African penguins is highlighting what scientists warn…
One of the world’s most endangered species is being ‘eaten into extinction’, researchers warn
Published on 26/11/2025 – 13:00 GMT+1 Lemurs are at serious risk of being driven into extinction as affluent…
‘Loophole’ in new government plan could lead to extinction of world-famous Aussie animal
“Loopholes” in new laws proposed by the Albanese government could unwittingly fast-track the extinction of one of Australia’s…
Australia’s Only Shrew is Now officially Extinct, Killed by Non-native Species Introduced by Humans
The Christmas Island shrew was a small, short-legged creature with a pointed muzzle. Like other shrews, it resembled…
Officials take bold action to resurrect unusual creature driven to brink of extinction: ‘Incredible and unique’
One curious coastal creature is at critical risk of extinction — here’s what Australia’s doing to help. Just…
Earth just surprised scientists! Extinction rate among plant and animal species has surprisingly slowed down |
The global loss of species has long been seen as one of the greatest threats to life on…
Northern hairy-nosed wombat joeys mark conservation success for rare Queensland animal
Tucked away in their mothers’ pouches, three tiny wombat joeys have unknowingly marked a new era for their…