The Latest Breaking News from Extinction

We can estimate the chances of an extinction-sized asteroid hitting Earth by examining how many such space rocks have hit the Moon over its history.

North Atlantic right whales are being killed in collisions with vessels that are flouting go-slow zones in US waters, report warns

Israel has agreed to let aid get into Gaza through Egypt, this as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi blames Israeli bombardments for not operating the only border crossing. Also in this edition: Kenya releases the names and photos of 35 terror suspects. Finally, we report on why African penguins are on…

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Endangered mountain chicken frog nears extinction with only 21 remaining in the wild

Ecological calamity on the Caribbean island demonstrates how quickly wildlife can be destroyed, scientists say

Indian classrooms are witnessing a transformation in terms of linguistic diversity, but how should this be effectively managed? Globalization has led to the standardization of languages, risking the extinction of local and indigenous languages and their associated cultures. To counter this, India should embrace translanguaging practices, providing teachers with adequate…

Living in carnivorous plants or rolling like balls to flee from predators, amphibians on these tabletop peaks evolved like no others. Can they avoid extinction as their home heats up?

Nineteen captive-bred cats released at secret location in Cairngorms in first phase of rewilding project

A federal inquiry says NSW must allow the aerial culling of brumbies in the Australian Alps, saying they pose an immediate extinction risk for native species.

For generations, Neanderthals have been a source of fascination for scientists. This species of ancient hominim inhabited the world for around 500,000 years until they suddenly disappeared around 40,000 years ago. Today, the cause of their extinction remains a mystery.