Data Shows More than 600 Manatee Died in Florida Waters

Medicine & Technology Jan 05, 2021

Preliminary data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently revealed over 600 manatees died in Florida waters in 2020.

Global Warming Now Faster Than Evolution

Dec 15, 2020

Not all organisms could adapt and survive increases in average global temperatures and extreme heatwaves.

Sunflower Seastar Now Listed as Critically Endangered

Dec 14, 2020

Experts deemed sunflower sea stars as ‘critically endangered’ after disease claims 90% of the population.

Lazarus Taxons: 5 Species That Returned From Extinction

Nov 02, 2020

"Lazarus taxon" refers to a species that disappears for a time - either from the fossil records or directly believed to be extinct - only to return at a later time.

By 2050, Over 1,000 Invasive Species in the UK Will Pose Serious Threats to Native Species

Oct 02, 2020

Invasive species pose a serious threat to native species and ecosystems around the world. A recent study predicts that thousands of invasive species will be accounted for worldwide by 2050 if biosecurity and international trade laws aren't stricter.

Wild Horse Cloned to Help Conserve the Endangered Species

Sep 06, 2020

San Deigo Zoo Global announced the successful cloning of the Przewalski's horse, a critically endangered species. Conservation efforts of endangered species and the revival of extinct species may be possible through biotechnology and other reproductive technologies.

New Study Offers Insight on Human Impact on Mammal Extinction

Sep 05, 2020

Humans have contributed to animal extinction since the Late Pleistocene, and a new study suggests there are more than 500 species to follow by the year 2100.

Herbivores, Not Predators, Are at Most Risk of Extinction

Aug 06, 2020

Herbivores are apparently facing the greatest risk of extinction, a new study suggests.

Vienna Researchers Trace the Evolution of Angel Sharks

Aug 04, 2020

Angel sharks are unique for resembling stingrays closer than other shark species. Analyzing their evolution since the time of the dinosaurs gives insight on their survival as a threatened species today.

Because of Climate Change, Polar Bears Could Be Extinct by 2100

Jul 20, 2020

Polar bears could inevitably face extinction by 2100, according to researchers. With climate change continually melting sea ice in the arctic, experts are worried that the species might not be able to survive.

Evidence of Parallel Evolution in Whales is Found With Extinct Giant Dolphin

Jul 10, 2020

Paleontologists link a gigantic killer dolphin species, the Ankylorhiza, to modern whales. The parallel evolution of the two species began over 50 million years ago.

Sixth Mass Extinction Is Accelerating at Alarming Rates and Human Activity Is Not Only to Blame: Study

Jun 02, 2020

Scientists reveal alarming rates of accelerating mass extinction and how it will affect future generations. They cited four factors contributing to the accelerating pace besides human activity.

The Last Known Tasmanian Tiger Died Months After 1935 Recording, While Others Question Extinction

May 29, 2020

The last known Tasmanian Tiger was recorded to die months after a 1935 recording at Hobart Zoo, yet there are sighting reports from 2017-2019.

Save the Bugs! Butterflies and Other Land Insect Populations are Declining

Apr 24, 2020

The population of land-insects worldwide is declining by 24% in 30 years and scientists found that flying insects such as the butterflies are struggling the most.

Sharks, Whales, Polar Bears, and Other Large Marine Animals At-Risk of Extinction by 2120 Due to Climate Change,Scientists Say

Apr 18, 2020

Scientists say that the megafaunas are most at risk from climate change and 18 percent of large marine animals may go extinct in the next 100 years