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Fungal infections in the brain aren't just the stuff of movies – Africa grapples with a deadly epidemic

In the 2023 American post-apocalyptic drama television series The Last of Us, humans are plunged towards extinction as a fungal infection of the brain zombie-fies most of the species. This may seem far-fetched but fungi can, and do, infect human brains.

The Conversation

Native giraffes are once again roaming in Angola

Native giraffes are once again roaming a national park in Angola, decades after they were driven to extinction in the country, most likely by its long-running civil war. Fourteen young giraffes were transported to Iona National Park from a game reserve in Namibia last week. Some Angolan giraffes, which are a subspecies…

The Week

Climate Change Threatens Small And Light Butterflies With Extinction

Research finds that wing size and color influence butterflies' ability to cope with rising temperatures

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Dire wolves and saber-toothed cats may have gotten arthritis as they inbred themselves to extinction

Bones from the two ancient predatory species were found in the La Brea tar pits in what is now West Hollywood and showed signs of bone disease not normally seen in wild animals.

LiveScience

Were Neanderthals really killed off by Campi Flegrei, Europe's awakening 'supervolcano'?

The volcano beneath Italy erupted 40,000 years ago and had catastrophic impact on Earth's climate — around the same time that the Neanderthals began their slow march to extinction.

LiveScience

Murray-Darling basin environmental flows found to be key to saving 140 species at risk of extinction

Environment Victoria calls for Andrews government to end opposition to commonwealth water purchases to save river

The Guardian - AU

‘Fear is motivating’ says Chris Packham as BBC series re-creates past extinction event

Earth draws parallels between human impact on climate and volcanic eruptions that ripped through planet’s crust 250 million years ago

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How to tell your kids about climate breakdown and mass extinction

Filmmaker Josh Appignanesi explains how to discuss the disastrous effects of climate change to your children

Daily Mirror

Why your next safari should be in Argentina

From extinction to distinction: a rewilding safari in Argentina’s Iberá Wetlands introduces wildlife lovers to unexpected but equally out-of-this-world nature experiences, finds Laura Field

The Independent UK

Extinction Rebellion Dig Holes And Sabotage Golf Courses Throughout Spain

The climate activists were campaigning against the amount of water golf courses use amid an unprecedented drought

Golf Monthly

Extinction Rebellion plugs holes on 10 Spanish golf courses in water protest

Activists denounce heavy use of water for ‘elitist leisure pursuit’ as drought continues in Spain

The Guardian - UK

Green revolution: how I learned to be an eco warrior, one step at a time

I was in denial about climate action – until I realised that you might just have to despair to care…

The Guardian - UK

Blackpool Zoo welcomes 'very special arrival' as baby orangutan is born

Zookeepers say the unnamed baby is part of a breeding scheme to protect the species which is at risk of extinction

Manchester Evening News

As climate warms, US allows moving species threatened with extinction as a last resort

U.S. officials say they will make it easier for scientists to relocate plants and animals outside their historical ranges as a last resort to save species threatened with extinction by climate change

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Blackpool zoo welcomes ‘very special baby’ orangutan

First Bornean orangutan to be born at the zoo in 20 years as species faces extinction in the wild

Daily Mirror

PS Plus Essential July 2023: get ready for Alan Wake 2 with remastered original for free

Alan Wake Remastered, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, and Endling: Extinction is Forever are your PS Plus Essential games this month

Daily Mirror

PS Plus July 2023 leaks reveal Call of Duty and Alan Wake as free games for Essential tier

PS Plus leaker Billbil-Kun has revealed that Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, Alan Wake Remastered and Endling Extinction is Forever will be our PS Plus essential titles for July 2023

The Guardian - UK

My Extinction review – cheerfully dishevelled film-maker gets stuck into climate crisis

The deadpan director joins Extinction Rebellion and asks why are we so concerned with our careers when the planet is in mortal danger?

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Megalodon was a warm-blooded killer, but that may have doomed it to extinction

Scientists studied the fossilized teeth of megalodon and determined that the jumbo-size extinct species of shark was warm-blooded.

Zenger

Megalodon’s Extinction Linked To Being Warm-Blooded

Research shows the giant predator's ability to self-regulate its body temperature may have contributed to its downfall.

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Citing Potential Human Extinction, Senators Seek Artificial Intelligence Inquiry

See possible direct harm to vulnerable populations

The Conversation

The melting Arctic is a crime scene. The microbes I study have long warned us of this catastrophe – but they are also driving it

The Arctic’s climate is warming at least four times faster than the global average, causing irrevocable changes to this vast landscape and precarious ecosystem – from the anticipated extinction of polar bears to the appearance of killer whales in ever-greater numbers. A new study suggests the Arctic Ocean could be…

The Conversation

Four ways criminals could use AI to target more victims

Warnings about artificial intelligence (AI) are ubiquitous right now. They have included fearful messages about AI’s potential to cause the extinction of humans, invoking images of the Terminator movies. The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has even set up a summit to discuss AI safety.

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: The LA Zoo’s plan to house mountain lions and grizzlies shouldn’t mean wrecking the view

The Los Angeles Zoo envisions one day having mountain lions and grizzlies on display and possibly adding some California condors, North America’s largest land bird, which the zoo’s breeding program has helped save from extinction.

The Conversation

97% of Australians want more action to stop extinctions and 72% want extra spending on the environment

Most Australians (97%) want more action to protect nature, even if they don’t know the full extent of the biodiversity crisis. That’s the startling finding emerging from our first national survey of 4,000 voters.

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