Interesting Engineering on MSN2h
Sharks in peril: Industrial fishing pushes one-third of species toward extinction
Human actions, such as incidental fishing and ineffective policies, push one-third of shark populations toward extinction.
Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct—but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
It took thousands of years to develop the world's extraordinary range of domesticated farm animals—an estimated 8,800 ...
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 ...
WTTW News2h
Endangered Sea Stars Make Splashy Debut at Shedd, Where Researchers Are Working to Save the Species From Extinction
A group of microscopic sunflower sea star larva arrived at Shedd Aquarium last year and have been bulking up behind the ...
Unique dove species is the dodo of the Caribbean and in similar danger of dying out
On first inspection, the Cuban blue-headed quail dove doesn't look like much: drab brown feathers, a slender beak, and a ...
Earth.com7h
'Life oasis' provided refuge for plants during Earth's worst extinction event
A region in China’s Turpan-Hami Basin served as a refugium - or “life oasis”- for terrestrial plants during the end-Permian ...
Smoky mouse translocation program helps population grow in southern NSW
Ecologists say the rare and cryptic smoky mouse is proving it can survive on its own in the state's south, where a ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN9h
Dung to DNA: Scientists explore using animal poop to save species, fight extinction
In an attempt to preserve and restore endangered species, some scientists are exploring whether animal excrement could hold ...
Australian Greens18h
Native Species Headed to Extinction due to Albanese Government
The ACT Greens have called on Labor Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek to revoke the Canberra Airport’s approval to build a 35 metre wide road which will bisect the habitat of critically end ...
Mirage News4h
Caribbean Dove Faces Dodo-Like Extinction Threat
On first inspection, the Cuban blue-headed quail dove doesn't look like much: drab brown feathers, a slender beak, a pronounced strut in their walk ...
National Geographic news5h
What we lose when animals go extinct
In the case of mammals, the best-studied group of animals, the fossil record indicates that the “background” rate of extinction, the one that prevailed before humans entered the picture ...
The Tico Times7h
Digital Movement Saves Colombian Rare Fruits From Extinction
Environmental engineer Gian Paolo Daguer leads a volunteer network saving Colombia's endangered native fruits through social ...