The Latest Breaking News from Extinction

Police in The Hague detained climate and anti-war activists from Extinction Rebellion at a petrol station protest aimed at disrupting NATO summit.

Researchers say urgent conservation efforts will be needed to mitigate the ‘shocking statistic’ that threatens to unravel ecosystems

The animals are heavily trafficked, largely due to demand for their scales in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as their meat

The tiny mammals have been reintroduced to woodland as part of national efforts to help the endangered species come back from the brink of extinction.

In her new book, Vanished, the history professor picks apart the political and philosophical dimensions of species loss

About 66 million years ago – perhaps on a downright unlucky day in May – an asteroid smashed into our planet.

Every generation has traditions that once defined family time, local culture, and identity. But a combination of technological change, demographic shifts, and evolving values means some traditions are quietly slipping away. These fading traditions aren’t just nostalgic—they shape community bonds, shared history, and a sense of belonging. Understanding what we’re…

It focuses on creatures such as the woolly mammoth, which roamed the Earth after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Hidden Christians are dying out, and there is growing certainty that their unique version of Christianity will die with them