Animal world
This extremely rare dolphin is actually on the verge of extinction, with less than 10 left in the world.
The tragedy of this dolphin species - like many others - comes from humans.
Extinct
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Flu epidemic
Australia fears H5N1 flu strain could cause extinction of native species
On August 6, Australian Minister for the Environment and Water Tanya Plibersek warned that an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain in the countr…
Archeology
The most expensive feather on the planet costs more than 28,000 USD
The selling price of a rare extinct bird's feathers reached more than 46,000 NZD, making it the world's most expensive feather ever sold at auction to date.
Space science
What would happen to humans if an asteroid 1,000 meters in diameter and weighing 100,000 tons collided with Earth?
An asteroid with a diameter of 1,000 meters and weighing 100,000 tons colliding with Earth will lead to catastrophic consequences on a global scale.
Animal world
Which animal will last on Earth?
Researchers predict tardigrades will be the last creatures left on Earth when nuclear war or a cosmic event like a nova destroys the planet.
Discover science
Predict when humans may become extinct
A mass extinction of mammals, including humans, could occur in 250 million years due to climate change.
Archeology
The terrifying sea monster is 10 meters long and has teeth enough to crush sea turtles
Today's great white sharks are still much less dangerous than their newly unearthed ancestral sea monster.
Discover science
The 'sixth mass extinction event' has begun, worse than forecast
The global mass extinction of animals is starting to take place and is worse than initially predicted, according to a recent study.
Archeology
The Earth's crust shifted, causing many animal species to disappear
Geological and fossil evidence more than half a million years old has shown that the Earth itself may be the culprit of mass extinctions.
Discover science
Why are sawtooth beak fish facing the risk of extinction?
The endangered sawtooth billfish in Florida was discovered to be unusually stranded in shallow water and at risk of premature death.
Oceanography
The 1.2m giant clam thought to be extinct 'reappears' off the coast of Croatia
A parasite almost wiped out the giant Pinna nobilis mussel in 2016. However, recently, Croatia discovered that this mussel is growing again and is making efforts to pres…
Archeology
There are only 1,300 people left in the world: The 'apocalyptic' escape is real!
We Homo sapiens would not have existed in the world if it were not for the spectacular escape of our ancestors 900,000 years ago.
Archeology
Surprise with a piece of amber preserving 'a love affair' from 38 million years ago
A pair of termites trapped in tree sap while preparing to have sex 38 million years ago has revealed valuable information about the mating behavior of extinct insects.
Doomsday
10 hot warning signs for humanity about self-made disasters
Unexpected events occurring in 2022 are a warning of an apocalypse that humans will face, of our own creation.
Biology
Japanese cherry blossoms may disappear
New research from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows that climate change causes the iconic Somei-Yoshino cherry variety to become extinct in many regions of Japan.