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Originated 250 millions ago, Crocodiles and Birds closest living relatives yet one flies, apex predator can't, scientists have finally figured out why

Reversion to a cold-blooded metabolism may have saved the crocodile lineage from extinction 66 million years ago when an asteroid ended the lines of most dinosaurs, except, of course, the birds.

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Poor genetic health threatens many species – but it’s fixable

By the early 1990s, there were only around 20 Florida Panthers left on the planet.

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In 2018, Australian scientist Jaimie Cleeland spent a year on remote Gough Island; in one week, she watched mice kill 15 albatross chicks

Mice introduced to Gough Island are now killing seabird chicks and adults. These invasive rodents are pushing the Tristan albatross species toward extinction. Ecologists estimate millions of seabird eggs and chicks perish annually due to mice. Warmer winters allow more mice to survive and spread their harmful behaviors. Conservation efforts…

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In Nepal, residents learn how to live alongside wild animals

Over the past five decades, Nepal has established itself as a model for wildlife conservation. Nearly 20 percent of the country’s territory has been designated as protected areas. An effective anti-poaching policy has helped save iconic species such as the one-horned rhinoceros and the gharial crocodile, which were once on…

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Safe havens protect Australian mammals from invasive predators. Why aren’t they working for other animal groups?

Feral cats and foxes now roam across almost all of Australia. These predators are a major reason why many species have been driven to extinction.

The Conversation

The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests.…

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Brazil lost the Spix’s macaw from the wild for more than 20 years, then conservationists released captive-bred birds back into the Caatinga

Spix's macaws, extinct in the wild for over two decades, have returned to Brazil's Caatinga. Conservationists bred captive birds and released them, aided by blue-winged macaws. Habitat restoration was crucial for the species' potential self-sustaining population. Despite risks like habitat loss and trafficking, monitoring continues for adaptation. This reintroduction demonstrates…

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In 1970s American bald eagles were saved from brink of extinction, decades later California's internet sensation, social media viral species Jackie dies. Officials announce cause of death

American bald eagles teetered on the brink of extinction until the pesticide DDT was banned in the 1970s and other protections were established, leading the species to rebound and be removed from the federal endangered list.

The Economic Times

North America saved its bison from extinction. Now scientists face a new threat

Bison numbers have recovered after near extinction, but genetic diversity is now a concern. Fragmented herds lack natural gene exchange, potentially leading to inbreeding over time. New research reveals cattle genes are less widespread in bison than previously thought. Scientists are developing biobanks and IVF to reconnect isolated bison populations.…

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Odisha's Buddhist Triangle: How Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri Kept Buddhism Alive

The faith that disappeared from everywhere it mattered mostBuddhism was born in what is now Uttar Pradesh, reached its peak in Bihar, and was carried across Asia by monks who walked out of India in every direction. Then, somewhere between the 12th and 13th centuries, it effectively ceased to exist…

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In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinction

In 1981-82, the Chatham Island black robin faced dire straits, with just five birds remaining. To combat this decline, wildlife officials implemented cross-fostering, prompting the robins to produce multiple eggs. This remarkable tactic successfully boosted their numbers to twelve. Now, around 300 black robins flourish on Mangere and South East…

The Economic Times

New research estimates around 20 million insect species on Earth — doubling those facing extinction

The dragonfly that perches delicately on your foot as you drift on the lake. The mosquito you swat at around the campfire. The ants that march your cracker crumbs away. The bees that produced your delicious wildflower honey.

The Conversation

In 1976, a New York biologist began raising Alaskan Eagle chicks in artificial towers and 198 releases helped turn one breeding pair into hundreds

Once nearing extinction due to the dual threats of pesticides and habitat destruction, bald eagle populations have made a remarkable comeback. A groundbreaking initiative reared young eagles in raised platforms, facilitating their release into New York's wilderness. The strategy proved effective, enabling the resurgence of wild breeding pairs. Today, over…

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Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impact

Approximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris rained down, it transformed the environment into an unbearable furnace, leading to mass fatalities among various animal species. However, life deep underground and in oceanic depths faced better odds for survival. This calamity…

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In 1981, five black robins remained on Earth; scientists made other birds raise their eggs

The Chatham Island black robin faced extinction with only five birds remaining. Wildlife officers used cross-fostering to encourage more nesting and increase the population. This innovative technique involved transplanting robin eggs to foster bird species. The robin population grew from five to about 300 birds today. This conservation success led…

Times Life

India's Fireflies and Vanishing Species: How Artificial Light Is Erasing Bioluminescence

A Signal System 200 Million Years in the MakingFireflies are not flies. They are beetles, members of the family Lampyridae, and their light is one of the most efficient chemical reactions in biology. The bioluminescence is produced when an enzyme called luciferase catalyses the oxidation of a compound called luciferin,…

Fortune

Google DeepMind chief AI officer warns the odds of AI wiping out the human race are ‘not zero’—but she disagrees with Elon Musk’s predictions

Elon Musk says money won’t matter by 2036, and Jeff Bezos says we’ll live in space by 2045. Google DeepMind’s Lila Ibrahim says nobody actually knows that.

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What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades ago

For years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A landmark 2024 Cell study now challenges that theory. By analyzing ancient woolly mammoth DNA from different time periods, researchers found the isolated Wrangel Island population remained genetically viable for thousands of years.

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Cats are killing far more native Australian wildlife than previously thought

Scientists call for creating fenced ’safe havens’ around wildlife to slow extinction threat posed by feral cats

The Conversation

Feral cats likely kill far more Australian native animals than we thought: first DNA analysis

Australia’s unique animal species are in sharp decline, with more than 40 mammal extinctions over the past 238 years. This atrocious mammal conservation record is the worst in the world.

The Independent UK

The Commonwealth Games escaped extinction but major change is required for salvation

FUTURE OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES: The Commonwealth Games were at risk of dying, says James Toney, but Glasgow did enough to raise hope for the future

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Why Crocodiles Are India's Most Ancient Survivors of Every Mass Extinction on Earth

Five Extinctions, Zero RedesignsThe asteroid that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago killed roughly 75 percent of all species on Earth. Crocodilians watched it happen and kept going. They had already survived the Permian extinction 252 million years ago, the worst die-off in Earth's history, which erased an estimated…

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For 15 years, pilots dressed as cranes flew 1,200 miles from Wisconsin to Florida so young whooping cranes would follow them south

An unusual aircraft guided endangered whooping cranes on a 1,200-mile journey. Biologists wore crane costumes to imprint the birds with their species. This innovative conservation effort taught young cranes their migration routes. The birds learned to fly independently after the guided flights concluded. This program helped reverse the species' decline…

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A California wildlife biologist risked cliff falls and eagle attacks to monitor and foster bald eagle chicks; by 2018, the Channel Islands had 20 breeding pairs

Bald eagles have been successfully reintroduced to California's Channel Islands. Decades of dedicated conservation efforts brought these birds back from local extinction. This recovery also aided the resurgence of native ecosystems and island fox populations. The successful restoration now serves as a model for ecological recovery. These islands are a…

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A California biologist’s estimate of 60 condors showed how close the species came to extinction

California condor populations faced severe decline due to human pressures and habitat loss. Early conservation efforts focused on habitat protection but proved insufficient for survival. Intensive monitoring and captive breeding programs were initiated to save the species. These programs gradually increased condor numbers, marking a significant recovery milestone. Reintroduction efforts…

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