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London Zoo celebrates hatching of three eggs from extinct-in-wild dove species

The birth of the Socorro doves marks an important milestone for the Socorro Dove Project, an initiative to bring the species back from extinction.

The Independent UK

Trump administration is working to end habitat protections for endangered animals, environmental groups say

Environmentalists claim a proposed White House rule is an ‘invitation to drive America’s most imperiled wildlife closer to extinction’

The Independent UK

Extinction Rebellion co-founder loses appeal over Heathrow drone conspiracy

Roger Hallam and Larch Maxey appealed against their convictions at a hearing in London in March.

Evening Standard

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‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction

Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of the dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus) – a species that went extinct about 13,000 years ago.

The Conversation

Why ‘de-extinct’ dire wolves are a Trojan horse to hide humanity’s destruction of nature

With wildlife populations globally 73% smaller on average than in 1970 and large mammals missing from much of the world, surely there’s never been a better time to “de-extinct” species? US biotech company Colossal Biosciences Inc claimed to do just that recently by resurrecting the dire wolf from Game of…

The Conversation

Just Stop Oil M25 protester Roger Hallam kept in jail over 'media interest'

Roger Hallam is a co-founder of environmental protest groups Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion

Evening Standard

Why resurrect the dire wolf when existing animals are facing extinction?

It’s not as sensational as recreating long-dead species, but conserving modern-day fauna is far more pressing

The Guardian - UK

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Science news this week: Controversy around the dire wolf 'de-extinctions' and a 3D hologram breakthrough

April 12, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

LiveScience

Tell us about the people in your community working to protect our endangered species

While the election is ignoring the issue of Australia’s extinction crisis, volunteers and community groups all around the country are doing their best to save our endangered species. We want to hear about them

The Guardian - AU

Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats – but where’s the evidence?

In 1938, zoologist Ellis Le Geyt Troughton mourned that Australia’s “gentle and specialized creatures” were “unable to cope with changed conditions and introduced enemies”.

The Conversation

European premiere of Meryl Streep narrated film urging nature restoration

Filmmaker Matthew Brady tells Euronews why he wanted to bring a message of hope to the big screen – and how he persuaded Hollywood royalty Meryl Streep to narrate his award-winning documentary ‘Escape from Extinction – Rewilding’.

Euronews

‘Endearing and fascinating’ yellow-bellied glider faces ‘inexorable slide’ into extinction

Guardian Australia is highlighting the plight of our endangered native species during an election campaign that is ignoring broken environment laws and rapidly declining ecosystems

The Guardian - AU

'World War Z' Just Got Wilder: New Update Drops Mutators, Skins and Extinction Mode—Check the Patch Notes Here

World War Z's April 2025 update revamps Extinction Mode, adds deadly mutators, exclusive weapon skins, and fixes major bugs for smoother zombie-slaying action.

Player One

The truth behind the de-extinction of the dire wolf

ANALYSIS: It’s a resurrection story made for the headlines, but beneath the dramatic narrative lies a more nuanced story

The Independent UK

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‘Return’ of the dire wolf is an impressive feat of genetic engineering, not a reversal of extinction

Dallas-based biotech company Colossal has announced the birth of three pups bearing the DNA signatures of dire wolves, an iconic predator last seen roaming North America over 10,000 years ago.

The Guardian - AU

It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge

Taking action against species extinction can be risky but it’s better than surrender

International Business Times

Dire Wolf Resurrected: Colossal's Breakthrough Sparks Debate As Musk Asks For Pet Mammoth

Elon Musk has joined the frenzy over the adorable dire wolves brought to life by a genetics and biosciences company, but their "de-extinction" has also raised concerns on whether it's a good thing or not to revive a long-extinct species.

The Independent UK

How scientists ‘brought wolf species back from extinction’ after 10,000 years

Scientists announce they have brought back dire wolf from extinction after 10,000 years

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The Independent UK

Scientists announce dire wolf species has been brought back from extinction after 10,000 years

The extinct animal was made famous in the TV series Game of Thrones

Evening Standard

Dire wolf has been brought back from extinction, say US scientists

Colossal Biosciences’ chief executive Ben Lamm called the development a ‘massive milestone’

The Guardian - AU

Many native New Zealand species face threat of extinction, report finds

A three-yearly environmental update issues stark warning over biodiversity – and reports air pollution has improved in some areas

International Business Times UK

Meet The Dire Wolf Trio Remus, Romulus And Khaleesi: How A Texas Lab Revived An Extinct Species

Scientists in Texas have successfully revived dire wolf DNA, resulting in the birth of three genetically engineered wolf pups named Remus, Romulus and Khaleesi—marking a breakthrough in de-extinction science.

LiveScience

Adorable dire wolf pups mark 'world's first de-extinction,' Colossal Biosciences says

Dire wolves, made famous by HBO's Game of Thrones, have been extinct for around 12,500 years. But thanks to genetic engineers at biotech company Colossal Biosciences, these majestic predators are back.

The Guardian - AU

Australia is in an extinction crisis – why isn’t it an issue at this election?

Some of the country’s most loved native species, including the koala and the hairy-nosed wombat, are on the brink. Is this their last chance at survival?

Euronews

‘Reckless and shortsighted’: EU lifts ban on turtle dove hunting in Spain, France and Italy

The birds are still vulnerable to extinction globally, and are clinging on in the UK.

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