Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon sharkMegalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.
Mystery behind extinction of large animals 50,000 years ago is SOLVEDHumans, not climate change, likely caused the extinction of 'megaherbivores' like woolly mammoths.
Experts find rare skull of Australia's 50,000-year-old 'giant goose'Unearthed skull reveals appearance of ancient 'mega-bird' Genyornis newtoni.
Fossils Show Giant Predatory Sea Scorpions Were Distance SwimmersAncient sea scorpions, known as eurypterids, served as apex predators over 400 million years ago and could travel across oceans.
Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.
Study: Megalodon's body shape was closer to a lemon sharkMegalodon may have had a slender body shape and was likely warm-blooded, challenging previous assumptions about its anatomy and behavior.
Mystery behind extinction of large animals 50,000 years ago is SOLVEDHumans, not climate change, likely caused the extinction of 'megaherbivores' like woolly mammoths.
Experts find rare skull of Australia's 50,000-year-old 'giant goose'Unearthed skull reveals appearance of ancient 'mega-bird' Genyornis newtoni.
Fossils Show Giant Predatory Sea Scorpions Were Distance SwimmersAncient sea scorpions, known as eurypterids, served as apex predators over 400 million years ago and could travel across oceans.
Kangaroo species went extinct in the Pleistocene. Research hops in with a possible explanation.Human arrival in Australia likely played a significant role in kangaroo extinction over climate changes.
The scale of the biodiversity crisis laid bareEhrlich's book argues for urgent conservation to counteract significant global wildlife decline and extinctions.
Hawaiian crows return to wild for 1st time in more than 20 yearsThe ʻalalā Hawaiian crow has been successfully reintroduced into the wild after being extinct for over 20 years.Their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health is critical for restoring native forests in Hawaii.
Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammothColossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
The scale of the biodiversity crisis laid bareEhrlich's book argues for urgent conservation to counteract significant global wildlife decline and extinctions.
Hawaiian crows return to wild for 1st time in more than 20 yearsThe ʻalalā Hawaiian crow has been successfully reintroduced into the wild after being extinct for over 20 years.Their role in seed dispersal and ecosystem health is critical for restoring native forests in Hawaii.
Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammothColossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
Which Pests Shall Inherit The Earth? | DefectorRats, raccoons, and gulls may inherit the earth if humans become extinct, due to their intelligence and adaptability.
Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.
Which Pests Shall Inherit The Earth? | DefectorRats, raccoons, and gulls may inherit the earth if humans become extinct, due to their intelligence and adaptability.
Who's the Dodo Now? A Famously Extinct Bird, Reconsidered.The dodo, often seen as inept, was actually agile and successful for millions of years before its extinction due to human impact.
The African elephant is heading for EXTINCTION, study warnsAfrican elephants are facing a severe population decline due to human activities, with forest populations down 90% and savanna populations down 70%.The comprehensive study underscores the widespread nature of this extinction crisis, affecting nearly all surveyed populations across 37 countries.
The global effort to genetically map 70,000 animal speciesThe Vertebrate Genomes Project seeks to sequence genomes of 70,000 species to preserve genetic diversity and answer fundamental biological questions.
Adorable animal is on brink of extinction thanks to climate changeSloths face potential extinction due to global warming, unable to adapt to changing temperatures and conserve energy due to their low-calorie diet.
Scientists say 'sixth great extinction' is preventable if we act nowTo prevent mass extinction, prioritizing 1.2% of land can save 75% of plant and animal species.
Palm-sized birds' extinct in the wild since 1988 make monumental' return to islandThe Guam kingfisher, once extinct in the wild, has been reintroduced after 35 years through dedicated conservation efforts.
The small team caring for some of the last of Hawaii's native snail speciesThe rapid extinction of Hawaii's snail species highlights the broader crisis of biodiversity loss due to human actions.
The African elephant is heading for EXTINCTION, study warnsAfrican elephants are facing a severe population decline due to human activities, with forest populations down 90% and savanna populations down 70%.The comprehensive study underscores the widespread nature of this extinction crisis, affecting nearly all surveyed populations across 37 countries.
The global effort to genetically map 70,000 animal speciesThe Vertebrate Genomes Project seeks to sequence genomes of 70,000 species to preserve genetic diversity and answer fundamental biological questions.
Adorable animal is on brink of extinction thanks to climate changeSloths face potential extinction due to global warming, unable to adapt to changing temperatures and conserve energy due to their low-calorie diet.
Scientists say 'sixth great extinction' is preventable if we act nowTo prevent mass extinction, prioritizing 1.2% of land can save 75% of plant and animal species.
Palm-sized birds' extinct in the wild since 1988 make monumental' return to islandThe Guam kingfisher, once extinct in the wild, has been reintroduced after 35 years through dedicated conservation efforts.
The small team caring for some of the last of Hawaii's native snail speciesThe rapid extinction of Hawaii's snail species highlights the broader crisis of biodiversity loss due to human actions.
Mammoth It's What Was for DinnerEarly Americans hunted mammoths and other large mammals, significantly contributing to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch.
Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinctionThe discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.
Mammoth It's What Was for DinnerEarly Americans hunted mammoths and other large mammals, significantly contributing to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch.
Scientists discovered a unique line of Neanderthals and it's helping solve the mystery of humanity's last great extinctionThe discovery of a new Neanderthal lineage helps to explain their extinction circumstances compared to modern humans.
What's Happening to Protect Nature? This Month, There's a Major Push.The largest UN biodiversity conference will address severe global biodiversity decline; urgent action is needed to prevent an impending extinction crisis.
Humans and climate change drove the woolly rhino to extinctionHuman hunting and climatic swings played a significant role in the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros and other late Pleistocene megafauna.
Species declared extinct in the US after hurricanes ravaged the SouthClimate change-induced sea level rise causes local extinction of Key Largo tree cactus in Florida Keys.
What's Happening to Protect Nature? This Month, There's a Major Push.The largest UN biodiversity conference will address severe global biodiversity decline; urgent action is needed to prevent an impending extinction crisis.
Humans and climate change drove the woolly rhino to extinctionHuman hunting and climatic swings played a significant role in the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros and other late Pleistocene megafauna.
Species declared extinct in the US after hurricanes ravaged the SouthClimate change-induced sea level rise causes local extinction of Key Largo tree cactus in Florida Keys.
Two precious' specimens of extinct New Zealand huia bird up for auction in EnglandPreserved huia bird specimens from the early 20th century will be auctioned in London, highlighting their rarity and historical significance.
Woolly mammoth went extinct due to HAY FEVER, study claimsWoolly mammoth extinction may be linked to allergies from plant pollen affecting their sense of smell and mating.
Mr Greedy, the penguin progenitor of more than 200 chicks, dies aged 33Mr Greedy, an African penguin, significantly contributed to his species' survival, leaving behind 230 descendants and living far beyond his expected lifespan.
Today in History: September 1, Titanic wreckage foundThe Titanic's wreckage was discovered on September 1, 1985, revealing significant historical and cultural insights into the infamous disaster.
Tardigrade Fossils Reveal When Water Bears' Became IndestructibleTardigrades survived the most significant mass extinction due to their unique ability for cryptobiosis, which allows them to endure extreme environmental conditions.
Study reveals why humans outlived NeanderthalsHumans provided prolonged childcare to offspring, potentially contributing to the extinction of Neanderthals.
Snore of Value: Bitcoin's Sleepwalk Towards StasisEvolution is a reactive process and can lead to extinction if rapid changes occur.
Ancient predatory worms have scientists rethinking the history of life on Earth : Short WavePredatory worms with unique features lived in the water 500 million years ago, surprising researchers by resurfacing in the fossil record after a supposed extinction.
Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists sayGenetic analysis indicates a possible freak event, not inbreeding, led to the extinction of the last woolly mammoths on a remote Arctic island 4,000 years ago.
4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know WhyDeciphering the genome of the Wrangel Island mammoth reveals it wasn't genetically destined for extinction despite inbreeding challenges.
Freak event probably killed last woolly mammoths, scientists sayGenetic analysis indicates a possible freak event, not inbreeding, led to the extinction of the last woolly mammoths on a remote Arctic island 4,000 years ago.
4000 Years After Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct, We Might Finally Know WhyDeciphering the genome of the Wrangel Island mammoth reveals it wasn't genetically destined for extinction despite inbreeding challenges.
The mystery of the last mammoths: Neither the climate, nor human hunting nor genetics explain their extinctionThe study of the woolly mammoth genome from Wrangel Island provides insights into their population growth and eventual mysterious extinction.
The Last Stand of the Woolly MammothsMammoths survived on Wrangel Island for thousands of years, founded by a small herd but ultimately went extinct due to genetic disorders and inbreeding risks.
'Lost' birds list will aid in protecting species | Cornell ChronicleScientists release first comprehensive list of 'lost' birds not documented in over a decade.