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extinction

Why we should do more to protect frogs and toads

Health

Why we should do more to protect frogs and toads

Amphibians could help cure our ills, from diabetes to fungal infections – if they don't go extinct first, says Matthew Gould

Comment

The shocking decline of Earth’s microbiome – and how to save it

Life

The shocking decline of Earth’s microbiome – and how to save it

Features

view of Earth from space

Life

The ozone layer was destroyed during Earth's biggest mass extinction

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The k??k??p?? is a nocturnal, flightless parrot. And its strangeness doesn't end there. It's critically endangered and one of New Zealand???s unique treasures.Sirocco is a charismatic k??k??p??, national treasure and media superstar. He's also New Zealand's official Spokesbird for conservation.

Life

Wilder review: A compelling look at how lost species are restored

Culture

Ancient footprints in New Mexico’s White Sands National Park.

Humans

Ice Age Footprints review: Ancient humans’ arrival in North America

Culture

A New Caledonian storm petrel pattering across the sea

Life

Seabird discovered by science this year may be critically endangered

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Intertangled mass of articulated fish

Life

Impaled turtle reveals new insight on the day the dinosaurs died

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RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE Mandatory Credit: Photo by MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock (12361340a) Extinction Rebellion take over London's West End, UK, on August 23, 2021 on the first day of a two week planned London takeove ron 24th August 2021. Extinction Rebellion Protest In London, United Kingdom - 23 Aug 2021

Humans

Extinction Rebellion begins fortnight of climate protests in London

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dinosaurs

Life

Dinosaurs may have already been going extinct before the asteroid hit

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mouse

Life

An Australian mouse thought to be extinct still survives on an island

We thought Gould’s mouse went extinct 125 years ago – but a small population has now been identified on an island off Australia’s west coast

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Life

Sharks were almost wiped out in an extinction 19 million years ago

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Life

Only asteroids that hit a certain mineral trigger a mass extinction

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Environment

Both species of African elephants are now officially endangered

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Life

Extinction denialism is a worrying new anti-science movement

Comment

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