The Earth is in the midst of a sixth mass extinction, and it’s picking up speed. The researchers analyzed numbers and distribution of critically endangered … The sixth mass extinction is acceleratingRead more
Extinction
Bacteria too go extinct
Bacteria go extinct at substantial rates, although appear to avoid the mass extinctions that have hit larger forms of life on Earth, according to new … Bacteria too go extinctRead more
Over 1,400 Endangered Species Are Threatened By Climate Change
Following a new update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List, over 22,000 species of animals are threatened with extinction, an increase … Over 1,400 Endangered Species Are Threatened By Climate ChangeRead more
Newly described tree species from Tanzania is likely endangered
From the Usambara mountains of northeastern Tanzania, researchers have described a new species of tree that could already be on its way toward extinction. The … Newly described tree species from Tanzania is likely endangeredRead more
Climate change and deforestation together push tropical species towards extinction
Only 38 per cent of tropical forest is ‘wildlife friendly’ as a result of deforestation, increasing the likelihood that vulnerable species will go extinct, say … Climate change and deforestation together push tropical species towards extinctionRead more
Nearly 600 Plants Wiped Out Over the Past 250 Years
At least 571 plant species, from the Chile sandalwood to the St. Helena olive, have gone extinct in the wild over the past 250 years, … Nearly 600 Plants Wiped Out Over the Past 250 YearsRead more
A million species at risk of extinction
One million animal and plant species are at imminent risk of extinction due to humankind’s relentless pursuit of economic growth, scientists said on Monday in … A million species at risk of extinctionRead more
Disappearing bumblebee species under threat of extinction
The American Bumblebee — a species once more commonly seen buzzing around Southern Ontario — is critically endangered, according to a new study led by … Disappearing bumblebee species under threat of extinctionRead more
Insect species around the world are on the way to extinction
Biodiversity of insects is threatened worldwide. Here, we present a comprehensive review of 73 historical reports of insect declines from across the globe, and systematically … Insect species around the world are on the way to extinctionRead more