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The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2022

Federal government pledges 30pc of all land for conservation to protect threatened species

The federal government will reserve 30 per cent of land for conservation to improve biodiversity and set a goal of no new extinctions in an overhaul of its threatened species action plan.

ABC News · Oct 3, 2022

A deadly disease has driven 7 Australian frogs to extinction – but this endangered frog is fighting back

Environmental scientists see flora, fauna and phenomena the rest of us rarely do. In this series, we’ve invited them to share their unique photos from the field.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022

Extinction Rebellion protesters bring central London to a halt as activists block Westminster Bridge

Hundreds of protesters from groups Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil have marched on Westminster and brought traffic to a standstill on a day of protests across the UK

Daily Mirror · Oct 1, 2022

Cop15 is an opportunity to save nature. We can’t afford another decade of failure

Ahead of the UN biodiversity conference, our reporter reflects on lessons of hope and change in three years reporting with the Guardian’s age of extinction team

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022

What is the Capercaillie? The iconic Scottish bird 'at risk of extinction'

The striking Scottish bird is one of the most recognisable.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Capercaillie at risk of extinction as numbers plummet by 50 per cent

THE capercaillie is at real risk of extinction in the UK, with only 542 of the birds estimated to be left in Scotland, according to new data.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022

Capercaillie numbers are declining, increasing fears of possible extinction

There are now only 542 of the birds estimated to be left in Scotland following a recent survey

Wales Online · Sep 30, 2022

The wildlife sanctuary bringing rhinos back from the brink

Rhinos were poached to near extinction in Zimbabwe. Now a private wildlife park is re-introducing them to places they haven't trod in decades.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Half of world’s bird species in decline as destruction of avian life intensifies

State of the World’s Birds report warns human actions and climate crisis putting 49% in decline, with one in eight bird species under threat of extinction

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022