The Latest Breaking News 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.

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

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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