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Giant tortoise at the risk of extinction
Leather or leatherback turtles - the largest sea turtle is at risk of extinction due to climate change. The turtle eggs are buried on hotter and drier beaches than befor…
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Massless dolphins die in China
Determination of 12 finless dolphins, including one pregnant, was found around Dong Dinh Lake, Hunan Province - China in the past 1.5 months, causing deep concern for ra…
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Great extinct Australian mammals
It was humans who hunted that led to the extinction of large mammals in Australia 40,000 years ago, according to a new study published in Science.
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2500 species of birds may become extinct because of climate change
American and Australian biologists say that as many as 2,500 birds can become extinct due to climate change, according to UPI news agency.
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'Flirting' due to weather changes
The climate changes abnormally have pushed the birds into the situation to fall asleep reluctantly. New research results from North Carolina State University (USA) show…
Animal world
Earth warming makes lizards smarter
Biologists have determined that high temperatures have a positive effect on the lizard's mind. Global warming makes them smarter.
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Birds fly faster due to climate change
The speed of wind traveling across Antarctic waters has increased over the past three decades, and the increasingly strong winds have forced the region's birds to fly fa…
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25% of mammals are at risk of extinction
About one-quarter of mammal species face extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's latest biodiversity assessment report (IUCN).
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Polar bears enter the special protection list
Polar bears will soon be included in the special protection list under Canada's Endangered Species Act.
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Global settlement of rare species
'Global relocation to protect endangered animals and biodiversity' was put forward by a British biologist and considered an effective measure, but needs consensus of the…
Animal world
Polar bears have to swim continuously for 687km to feed
A polar bear had to swim for 9 consecutive days, with a 687km long distance, a new study published in Polar Biology magazine said.
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Penguins die in mass in Antarctica
The status of mass death of Antarctic penguins is reflected by photographs of Daniel J. Cox photographer, possibly due to climate change or severe food shortage.
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Genetic conservation of South African penguins
The habitat of many species on earth is seriously threatened, even endangered - one of which is the South African penguin species.
Animal world
Other mating species makes white bears extinct
Climate change is making more and more mammals in the Arctic region mate with the same species.
Animal world
New discovery of the physique of mammals
Research shows that when dinosaurs appear, the average shape of mammals is very small, just like a rabbit.