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…
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…
One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
PORTLAND, Maine — One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in…
Snow leopard populations threatened by climate change and low genetic diversity
ADVERTISEMENT Snow leopards are at a high risk of extinction in the wild. Poaching and habitat destruction threaten…
Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in NZ some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction?
We argue the cold wasn’t to blame because crested and little penguins in New Zealand weathered the same…
Canada wildlife decline ‘most severe’ in decades, WWF says
Species globally assessed as at-risk of extinction in Canada, such as the North Atlantic right whale and leatherback…
World’s Oldest Microbial DNA Discovered in Ancient Mammoth Remains
Researchers have recovered over a million-year-old microbial DNA from mammoth remains, including microbes that may have shaped their…
When connected with other national parks, the koala haven would create a 476,000ha reserve
“We’ve listened carefully and we’re making sure workers, businesses, and communities are supported every step of the way.”…