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Botanists identify 33 global dark spots' with thousands of unknown plants

Scientists have identified 33 global 'dark spots' where thousands of undiscovered plant species are likely located and at risk of extinction.

Quarter of world's freshwater fish at risk of extinction, according to assessment

Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater fish are at risk of extinction due to global heating, overfishing, and pollution.
Nearly a fifth of all threatened freshwater species are affected by climate change.

World's freshwater fish at risk of extinction, experts say. Here's how it could affect you

25% of the world's freshwater fish population is in danger of extinction
California fish are even more vulnerable to extinction than the global average

From House Sparrows to Blue Tits: The most-spotted birds in UK gardens

Sparrows are the most common bird in UK gardens for 21 consecutive years, but some once-common species like the chaffinch are in steep decline.

Botanists identify 33 global dark spots' with thousands of unknown plants

Scientists have identified 33 global 'dark spots' where thousands of undiscovered plant species are likely located and at risk of extinction.

Quarter of world's freshwater fish at risk of extinction, according to assessment

Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater fish are at risk of extinction due to global heating, overfishing, and pollution.
Nearly a fifth of all threatened freshwater species are affected by climate change.

World's freshwater fish at risk of extinction, experts say. Here's how it could affect you

25% of the world's freshwater fish population is in danger of extinction
California fish are even more vulnerable to extinction than the global average

From House Sparrows to Blue Tits: The most-spotted birds in UK gardens

Sparrows are the most common bird in UK gardens for 21 consecutive years, but some once-common species like the chaffinch are in steep decline.
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Park Fire jeopardizing 1 of California's most iconic fish: 'This species could blink out'

California's fifth largest wildfire threatens imperiled salmon in last stronghold.
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Once lost to science, these "uncharismatic" animals are having their moment : Short Wave

Lost species face challenges due to human impacts like climate change and habitat loss, leading to a high risk of extinction.
Charismatic animals have better chances of being rediscovered and receiving conservation attention compared to 'uncharismatic' species.

Meet Noreen and Antonia, cloned ferrets who might help save their species

Cloning baby ferrets from frozen cells aims to save species from extinction by adding genetic diversity.

Once lost to science, these "uncharismatic" animals are having their moment : Short Wave

Lost species face challenges due to human impacts like climate change and habitat loss, leading to a high risk of extinction.
Charismatic animals have better chances of being rediscovered and receiving conservation attention compared to 'uncharismatic' species.

Meet Noreen and Antonia, cloned ferrets who might help save their species

Cloning baby ferrets from frozen cells aims to save species from extinction by adding genetic diversity.
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Missing a Global Climate Target Could Spell Disaster for These Polar Bears

Polar bears in the Southern Hudson Bay face extinction by the 2030s due to thinning sea ice affecting their hunting abilities.

Polar bears at greatest risk of extinction than ever, study claims

Polar bears are at greater risk of extinction due to longer Arctic summers
Polar bears are unlikely to adapt to longer ice-free seasons and are at risk of starvation on land

Missing a Global Climate Target Could Spell Disaster for These Polar Bears

Polar bears in the Southern Hudson Bay face extinction by the 2030s due to thinning sea ice affecting their hunting abilities.

Polar bears at greatest risk of extinction than ever, study claims

Polar bears are at greater risk of extinction due to longer Arctic summers
Polar bears are unlikely to adapt to longer ice-free seasons and are at risk of starvation on land
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Can you help find Earth's 'lost' birds?

Experts hope a database of lost birds will trigger public sightings.

Across the world, migrating animal populations are dwindling. Here's why

Nearly half of the world's threatened migratory species have declining populations, and over 20% are threatened with extinction.
Conservation efforts such as wildlife crossings, regulations, and habitat protections are helping some migratory species, but more needs to be done to reverse population declines.

Can you help find Earth's 'lost' birds?

Experts hope a database of lost birds will trigger public sightings.

Across the world, migrating animal populations are dwindling. Here's why

Nearly half of the world's threatened migratory species have declining populations, and over 20% are threatened with extinction.
Conservation efforts such as wildlife crossings, regulations, and habitat protections are helping some migratory species, but more needs to be done to reverse population declines.
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Can Humanity Survive AI?

Artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially surpass humans and pose an existential threat to humanity.
AI researchers like Richard Sutton and Yoshua Bengio have expressed concerns that AI systems could go rogue and have their own self-interest, potentially leading to extinction.
Yoshua Bengio believes that efforts to build AI systems that overpower humans and have their own self-interest should be criminalized.

Why Animals Living on Islands Are at Greater Risk of Extinction

Warm-blooded island species evolve slower metabolic rate for survival edge but face extinction risk when stressed.
Many island species have slower metabolic rates, making them vulnerable to extinction when faced with habitat changes or invasive species.
The concept of island syndrome involves physiological, ecological, and behavioral differences in island species compared to mainland counterparts.
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