Animal world
New report on mass extinction events in amphibians
Amphibians are sending a signal that something is wrong, because their extinction rate has increased to an unprecedented level.
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Animal world
Predict the distribution characteristics of large and small species
To understand how species change in size during evolution, biologists have created interesting models. Most species are very small, but the most massive members of a ph…
Animal world
Discovered populations of large bamboo lemurs threatened in Madagascar
Researchers in Madagascar have confirmed the existence of a large bamboo lemur population located only one where the lemur is in a very fragile state of 400 kilometers (…
Animal world
The extinct Caribbean monk seal
Federal authorities have officially confirmed what scientists have predicted for a long time: The Caribbean monk seal has suffered the same fate as extinct birds.
Animal world
Rare crocodiles die, India tumbles
Three decades after being saved from the threat of extinction, the rare Indian crocodile, also known as the Gharial, is dying on the banks of the Chambal River. The fore…
Animal world
African giraffes are in danger of extinction
US and Kenyan scientists based on genetic classification have discovered that at least six different species of giraffes exist, some of which are at risk of extinction.
Animal world
Many Asian animals are in danger of extinction
According to experts' warnings, many Asian animals may become extinct in 10 years due to excessive consumption of humans.
Animal world
Dog bears are on the brink of extinction
It is a warning of experts from the World Conservation Union (IUCN) for the world's smallest bear, the cause is due to deforestation and poaching right in the
Animal world
More than 16,300 species endangered
According to the World Federation of Natural Conservation (UICN) warning announced today, nearly 200 new species have been added to the list of endangered red. In partic…
Animal world
Alaskan wolves began extinction 12,000 years ago
Ancient gray wolves of Alaska began to become extinct about 12,000 years ago, while today's Alaska wolves are not descendants of their descendants but of other subspecie…
Animal world
Primate species can escape extinction
According to information from the International Fund for Nature Protection (WWF) in Vietnam, a group of WWF and Conservation International scientists (CI) have discovere…
Animal world
Pangolin is in danger of extinction
Pangolin, anteater-friendly mammal is threatened with extinction due to illegal smuggling in Asia. Non-governmental organizations, police and representatives of Southeas…
Animal world
The Chinese leopard species is seriously threatened with extinction
According to a new statistic conducted in Russia, only 25 to 34 Chinese leopards live in wilderness in an area near the border with China and the DPRK.
Animal world
Rare animals will escape the brink of extinction?
The world currently has only 13 northern white rhinos (photos) while many other animals are also on the verge of extinction. Thomas Hildebrandt and his colleagues at the…
Animal world
Tuyet newspaper is in danger of extinction
Snow leopard (also known as irbis) is a fairly refined animal. Animal experts admit it is difficult to detect this large leopard species in the natural environment. Peop…