Rare species — once declared extinct in the wild — rediscovered in French Polynesia
On a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, a rare species once declared extinct in the wild has been rediscovered. Partula ...
15 Animals That Went Extinct in the Last Decade
In the last ten years, at least 15 species have officially checked out, never to be seen again. It's ironic to think how ...
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5 ANIMALS THAT WENT EXTINCT IN THE LAST DECADE
Human-driven factors such as hunting, colonial expansion, and agriculture have historically contributed to habitat destruction, causing the complete disappearance of some species. The Paradise ...
Frog species once thought lost for 130 years rediscovered in Chile’s untouched ecosystems
A frog species, Alsodes vittatus, believed extinct since 1893, has been rediscovered in Chile. Scientists from the University ...
The fish that vanished for 65 million years– but never went extinct
In a world where new species are constantly being discovered, some creatures remain hidden in the depths of the ocean, ...
As scientists work to resurrect extinct animals, a paleogeneticist warns species like moa need to be trademarked
A paleogeneticist has warned discussions should start around New Zealand's response to the de-extinction of animals. It comes ...
How many types of insects are there in the world?
The estimate of 5.5 million species of insects is interesting. What’s even more remarkable is that because scientists have ...
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7 Bizarre Species Of Humans That Went Extinct
Even though humans are the only remaining hominin species on the planet, our family tree is actually more complicated than you may realize.
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The dodo is coming back!
As for the dodo, the Nicobar Pigeon is the closest living relative, and the Solitaire, a type of extinct bird that was found ...
The fish collectors hoping to save rare species from extinction
A community of rare fish enthusiasts collects endangered species of freshwater fish from lakes and springs around the world, ...