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We mapped the entire bilby genome – and now we can use poo to save Australia’s ‘Easter bunny’ from extinction

Commonly known as Australia’s “Easter bunny” due to its large ears and hopping movement, the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is the last of its kind. Today we published its reference genome – all 3.66 billion pieces of it.

The Conversation

Mass extinction: A choice we can reverse

To prevent mass extinction, we need to protect 30% of Earth by 2030. Recent research indicates where to start

Salon

Gull numbers on the rise but it's not all good news

An increase in gull numbers along the Tasmanian coastline is cause for cheer but habitat destruction has left other bird species on the brink of extinction.

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Last surviving woolly mammoths were inbred but not doomed to extinction – study

New analysis reveals they originated from no more than eight individuals but grew to number 200–300 within 20 generations.

The Independent UK

Did inbreeding cause the woolly mammoth’s extinction? Our research suggests it was more sudden than that

In science, we usually share our successes and ignore the less glamorous mishaps. We decided to follow a different approach. This is the story of how multiple generations of scientists collaborated to decipher the genome of the mammoth formerly known as Lonely Boy, often referred to as the last mammoth…

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List of threatened species grows by 1,000, but conservation efforts bring hope for some animals

Over 1,000 new species have been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s “red list” as invasive species, climate change and human activities such as illicit trade and infrastructure development threaten certain animal and plant species with extinction

The Independent UK

Protecting just 1.2% of Earth’s land could save most-threatened species, says study

Study identifies 16,825 sites around the world where prioritising conservation would prevent extinction of thousands of unique species

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Scottie Scheffler: Protest Interruption At Travelers Championship Was 'Definitely A Bit Weird' And 'A Stressful Situation'

The closing stages of the 2024 Travelers Championship were interrupted by Extinction Rebellion activists who threw red and white powder all over the 18th green at TPC River Highlands

Golf Monthly

'I Was Scared For My Life' - Akshay Bhatia Shares First-Person Account Of Moment Protestors Ran Onto The 18th Green At The Travelers Championship

Members of protest group Extinction Rebellion entered the course and threw chalk over the putting surface as the final three players approached

Golf Monthly

The hypocrisy of AI doomerism

Wannabe Cassandras warning of AI's potential for human extinction are some of the biggest champions of the industry

Salon

Art can change the world, but can it save us from climate extinction?

While the climate emergency endangers nature, Judy Chicago’s artworks give it a voice – she joins a great tradition of women using art to influence laws

The Guardian - UK

Wildcat kittens born outside captivity in Cairngorms a ‘major milestone’

Adult cats were released into national park last year after British population had come close to extinction

The Guardian - UK

Climate Activists Storm 18th Green In Final Moments Of Travelers Championship

At a pivotal moment during the final round of the Travelers Championship, Extinction Rebellion protestors covered the 18th green in powder as Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim battled it out for the victory

Golf Monthly

Protestors Target DP World Tour's KLM Open As Start Delayed

Tee times at the KLM Open were delayed by two hours due to an Extinction Rebellion protest at the golf course

Golf Monthly

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Generational shift: Young potters abandon craft, leaving temple traditions in jeopardy at Tripura Sundari Temple

The Tripura Sundari Temple, one of the revered 51 Shakti Pithas, is witnessing a shift that may soon lead to the extinction of its tradition. Read further on Dynamite News:

International Business Times

Thousands March In London To Call For 'Urgent' Climate Action

Thousands of protestors from across the UK marched through central London on Saturday to call for "urgent political action" on nature.

The Guardian - UK

Millions of mosquitoes released in Hawaii to save rare birds from extinction

Conservationists hope insects carrying ‘birth control’ bacteria can save honeycreeper being wiped out by malaria

The Guardian - UK

In defence of the Environment Agency’s dedicated but overstretched staff

Letters: Loyal but underpaid | Extinction Rebellion | Ukraine and Elon Musk | Boris Johnson’s book | Rishi Sunak gets on a small boat

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The Independent UK

Iberian Lynx rebounds from the brink of extinction

The number of Iberian Lynxes has increased by nearly 2,000 since 2002, according to the latest census

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'Lifeline' for Scotland's capercaillie population as feeding trial successful

A feeding trial by researchers from two Scottish universities is helping to save the Scottish capercaillie from extinction.

The Conversation

Modern human DNA contains bits from all over the Neanderthal genome – except the Y chromosome. What happened?

Neanderthals, the closest cousins of modern humans, lived in parts of Europe and Asia until their extinction some 30,000 years ago.

The Independent UK

‘Electoral extinction’: Fresh weekend polling blow to Sunak as polls show wider lead for Labour

Labour takes a 25-point lead in the latest poll putting it on course for a 262-seat majority as Rishi Sunak finishes week four of the campaigns on a crushing low

International Business Times

Polar Bears Could Vanish From Canada's Hudson Bay If Temperatures Rise 2C

An international team of scientists said Thursday that polar bears faced local extinction in Canada's Hudson Bay by mid-century if global warming exceeds limits set under the Paris climate accords.

AAP

Fears land clearing will lead to tree mammal extinction

A loss of trees and natural hollows is leading to a decline in the mammals that inhabit the spaces in northern Australia, sparking extinction fears.

The Conversation

A renewable energy transition that doesn’t harm nature? It’s not just possible, it’s essential

Earth is facing a human-driven climate crisis, which demands a rapid transition to low-carbon energy sources such as wind and solar power. But we’re also living through a mass extinction event. Never before in human history have there been such high such rates of species loss and ecosystem collapse.

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