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Logging backflip 'won't save gliders from extinction'

Scientists and conservation groups say a backflip by the NSW environmental watchdog will do little to shield greater gliders from the effects of logging.

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'Golf style' cycling clubs are risking extinction - and that would be disastrous for us all | Opinion

The last thing we want is for the traditional clubs which underpin the sport of cycling in the UK to cease to be, writes Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Cycling Weekly

‘A frenzy of bodies in the chamber of death’: Italian fishers fight to preserve an ancient tradition

A sustainable technique for catching tuna that goes back thousands of years is on the verge of extinction in Italy – but not for a lack of fish

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Island dwelling birds more likely to be endangered

Australia's island-dwelling birds are among the species most at risk of extinction, and it might be due to their lack of preparedness for introduced predators.

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

In a landmark U.N. study, researchers found nearly half of the world's threatened migratory species have declining populations. More than a fifth of the assessed animals face extinction.

WEKU

Alarming UN Report: Half Of Migratory Species Facing Extinction

The UN report reveals alarming decline of migratory species due to climate change and human activities, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts.

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Video games about the environment have made me more conscious than ever about my impact

Games about environmental impact fill my library, and they make me more conscious than ever about my actions.

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From turtles to fruit bats, migratory species increasingly under threat, says UN

Migrating animals are at risk from pollution, the spread of invasive species and the climate crisis, first report of its kind reveals

The Guardian - UK

Smoked monkey and whole sharks: the suitcase smugglers feeding Europe’s hunger for bushmeat

Customs officers and scientists are working together to combat the highly lucrative illicit trade in wildlife meat that is helping to push some species to extinction

The Guardian - UK

1st-ever white rhino IVF sparks hope that 'doomed species' could still be saved, despite there being no males left

Researchers in Kenya successfully transplanted a white rhino embryo into a female surrogate for the first time. The pregnant mother-to-be died from an unrelated illness before she could give birth, but the procedure showed that some of the world's rarest animals can still be saved.

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Greta Thunberg Protests Private Jets and Airport Expansion

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a protest in England against private jets and airport expansion. Private jets contribute to higher emissions compare...

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Greta Thunberg joins protest against Farnborough Airport expansion plans

Greta Thunberg joined local residents, members of Extinction Rebellion and climate change campaigners on Saturday in a march to Farnborough Airport.

Evening Standard

A wolf killed the EU president’s precious pony - then the fight to catch the predator began

After being hunted to near extinction, wolves have returned to Europe. But when one killed Ursula von der Leyen’s family pony, it ignited a high-stakes battle. Are the animals’ days numbered?

The Guardian - UK

Just two northern white rhinos remain. The species’ first IVF pregnancy could save them from extinction

The first successful embryo transfer in a southern white rhino paves way for using technique to save rarer northern cousins

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Reinventing the eel: first lab-grown eel meat revealed

Wild freshwater eels are at risk of extinction due to overfishing but their meat can now be cultivated from cells

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Fascinating 1924 predictions for 2024 resurface, some eerily accurate

Discover the fascinating predictions made in 1924 about the year 2024. From flinging beds to the extinction of horses, some were surprisingly accurate.

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Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Scientists fighting to save Tasmania's ancient Maugean skate from extinction say some have died in a captive breeding program.

The Hindu

Changing environment caused the demise of world’s largest primate

The largest known primate, Gigantopithecus blacki, became extinct due to its inability to adapt to environmental changes.

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Giganto, world's largest ape, went down poor evolutionary path toward extinction

Gigantopithecus blacki went extinct at least 215,000 years ago after climate change caused its forest home to vanish.

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Spanish Butterflies At Greater Risk Of Extinction Due To Climate Change

A study found that different butterflies use different methods to regulate their internal body temperature.

The Guardian - UK

Mongolia dragged its wild horses back from extinction – can it save the rest of its wildlife?

Despite the successful reintroduction of Przewalski’s horse, hunting, overgrazing and the climate crisis have pushed many of the country’s other species into crisis

The Guardian - UK

Tree that lives underground among newly named plant species

Volcano-top orchid also named by scientists contending with extinctions caused by the human destruction of nature

The Conversation

Giant 'kings of apes' once roamed southern China. We solved the mystery of their extinction

Giant creatures are usually associated with dinosaurs, woolly mammoths or mystical beasts. But if you go back though the human lineage you’ll find a very distant relative that stood three metres tall and weighed around 250 kilograms. This was Gigantopithecus blacki, the mightiest of all the primates and one of…

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Ancient Giant Ape Extinct Due to Climate Change and Food Scarcity

Climate change and scarce food sources contributed to the extinction of giant apes in China, as revealed by a new study. These 10-foot-tall, 650-pound apes...

The Independent UK

Scientists discover what wiped out the largest great ape to ever live

A new study suggests an ancient species of great ape was likely driven to extinction by environmental changes

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