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The Latest Breaking News from Extinction

What came first, the chicken or the egg? Colossal Biosciences answers the question via its latest ‘de-extinction’ attempt

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Why Some Birds Become Fearless On Remote Islands

Imagine a bird landing on a peaceful island thousands of years ago. No predators. No danger hiding in the shadows. No urgent need to escape into the sky every second. Slowly, generation after generation, something strange begins to happen. The bird changes. Its wings weaken. Its behavior softens. Its fear…

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10 Rarest Cats On Earth You’ll Hardly Ever See

When people think of cats, they usually imagine sleepy pets stretching on couches or tiny kittens chasing shadows around the house. But beyond the world of domestic cats exists another reality a hidden world filled with mysterious wild felines so rare that most humans will never see them in their…

Times Pets

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This US island is home to flora found nowhere else. Now, a wildfire threatens extinction

Firefighters are racing to douse flames on California’s Santa Rosa Island as experts express concern for unique habitat

The Guardian - US

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Many familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researchers predict that between 7% and 16% of vascular plants could lose over 90% of their range. This global reshuffling will impact ecosystems and human societies. Protecting plant diversity is…

The Economic Times

5 Wild Animals India Lost Forever From Its Jungles

India’s forests once echoed with sounds that no longer exist.bGrasslands once witnessed lightning-fast cheetahs chasing prey. Wetlands carried the footsteps of rare rhinos. Mountain slopes hid mysterious birds that vanished without a trace. But today, many of these creatures exist only in old paintings, forgotten records, and fading memories. What…

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10 Rare Indian Animals Most People Never See

India is not just a country of ancient temples, crowded cities, and diverse cultures. Hidden deep inside its forests, mountains, islands, and grasslands are creatures so rare that many people living in India have never even heard of them. Some survive underground for most of their lives. Some appear only…

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De-extinction company says it’s made an artificial egg – if true, it could help save living species

Today’s announcement by Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences about a successful hatching of chicks from an artificial egg would represent a major innovation, if the claims can be verified.

The Conversation

Fishermen could soon be allowed to hunt more sharks under Trump team proposal

A third of sharks and rays are threatened with extinction

The Independent UK

Orcas could be casualty in Carney’s push for pipeline, environmental groups fear

Rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure in Canada collides with laws meant to protect endangered species

The Guardian - US

A 12-year-old’s fossil hunt changed how scientists saw ancient seas

A remarkable discovery by the Anning family on England's Lyme Regis cliffs in the early 1800s unearthed an ichthyosaur fossil, revolutionizing scientific understanding. This find provided crucial evidence for extinction and deep time, challenging prevailing beliefs. Mary Anning, a self-taught fossil hunter, made significant contributions, though often overlooked due to…

The Economic Times

5 Animals That May Disappear Sooner Than You Think

Some species are disappearing so silently that the world barely notices. No breaking news. No sudden alarms. Just shrinking forests, polluted rivers, warming oceans, and animal populations falling year after year. Some creatures now survive in such tiny numbers that scientists struggle to even find them in the wild. And…

Times Pets

For sale: one cute baby gibbon – mother probably killed by poachers

Rising demand for exotic pets is pushing many gibbon species to extinction, with their strong family bonds making them especially vulnerable to the brutal trade

The Guardian - UK

The guy who literally wrote the textbook on AI says when it comes to the extinction scenario the human race is cooked: 'Making these systems more capable… doesn't seem like a sensible move'

"The CEO of Google DeepMind expressed very similar concerns: that they were in a race that they couldn't pull out of."

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Fortune

AI godfather warns humanity risks extinction by hyperintelligent machines with their own ‘preservation goals’ within 10 years

AI researcher Yoshua Bengio claims AI could persuade or manipulate humans to achieve its own goals.

Times Pets

10 Rare Cat Breeds You Almost Never See in Real Life

Some cat breeds are so uncommon that even lifelong cat lovers may never encounter them in person. While millions of domestic cats live around the world, only a small number belong to rare or geographically limited breeds shaped by isolation, selective breeding, or unique genetic traits. These cats often carry…

Times Pets

Rare Cow Breeds That Farmers Are Trying to Protect

For centuries, cows have played an important role in human life. They have helped farmers with milk, farming work, manure, and even transportation in some regions. Over time, different countries developed their own native cow breeds based on local weather, food availability, and farming needs. These breeds slowly adapted to…

The Conversation

What is the ‘grey rock’ method for dealing with narcissists or difficult family members?

If you’re dealing with a relationship marked by conflict, criticism or manipulation – be it with a parent, co-parent or colleague – chances are you’ve come across the “grey rock” method on social media or advice blogs.

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The Independent UK

Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species

Global warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters disappearing

Euronews

Moose return to Germany thanks to Polish conservation efforts

Moose were hunted to extinction in Germany. Now they're returning thanks to Polish conservationists. Moose can cover distances of up to 30km a day.

Evening Standard

Rare species face extinction risk from some deep-sea mining, scientists say

The process could have a devastating effect on species in deep sea habitats, experts said.

TechRadar

‘This is a real risk, we all could die as a result of artificial intelligence’ — the OpenAI trial took a dramatic turn as Elon Musk and Sam Altman faced off over AI’s real-world danger

A dramatic courtroom clash between Elon Musk and Sam Altman briefly turned into a stark warning about AI extinction risk — before the judge shut it down.

The Independent UK

Scientists announce ‘de-extinction’ plan for an African antelope

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Scientists attempt to bring African antelope back from extinction after two centuries

Colossal Biosciences’ ’de-extinction’ programme aims to revive species such as the dire wolf, the woolly mammoth and the dodo

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Colossal Biosciences reveals new species for "de-extinction": the bluebuck

The company that's attempting to bring back the woolly mammoth and the dodo — is aiming to revive another species.

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