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Lemurs At Risk Of Being Eaten Into Extinction, Warn Researchers
A new study reveals that endangered lemurs in Madagascar are being secretly hunted and eaten, driven by demand from wealthy city dwellers.
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Lost For 20 Years, Rare Fish Species Rediscovered In Small Pond
The study also found that six other seasonal killifish species also exist in the same habitat, making the region the most genetically diverse for these fish in the world.
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Scientists Discover New Flying Reptile Species In Fossilised Dinosaur Vomit
The study suggests that the arrangement of the remains suggests the predator first ate pterosaurs.
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Scientists Discover New Spider Species Hidden In California's Coastal Dunes
Scientists found that this new spider is genetically quite different from its closest relatives, even though they appear similar.
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World's First White Iberian Lynx Spotted In Spain: "Proof That Conservation Works"
A leucistic Iberian lynx with a rare pale coat was spotted in Spain's Jaén mountains, marking a significant milestone for the species' conservation.
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48,646 Species Now At Risk Of Extinction: World's Top Conservation Body
Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world's top conservation body.
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Hong Kong Scientist Puts Up Nest Boxes To Save Endangered Cockatoos
Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world's most endangered species is unfolding high in the branches of a decades-old cotton tree.
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Rare Barbary Lions, Extinct In The Wild, Born At Czech Zoo
Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution to a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.
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Once Feared Extinct, Scientists Find World's Smallest Snake In Barbados
The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) was found hiding under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March.
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Scientists Revive Dire Wolves Using Ancient DNA and Modern Gene Editing
In a landmark scientific achievement, three dire wolf pups have been born using reconstructed DNA from fossils, marking the species’ return after being extinct for over 12,000 years. Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences led the project, using gene editing to implant dire wolf traits into grey wolf embryos, which were then carried by domestic dog sur...
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444-Million-Year-Old Inside-Out Fossil Without Head And Legs Found In South Africa
Two fossils of an ancient arthropod named Keurbos susanae have been discovered in South Africa. The creature lived 444 million years ago during the Late Ordovician period. Its soft tissues, including muscles and guts, were found preserved but its shell, legs and head were missing. Researchers believe the species lived in low-oxygen conditions. The ...
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Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Fossil Evidence Shows Plants Survived the End-Permian Mass Extinction in China
Fossils discovered in China indicate that the End-Permian mass extinction, which wiped out 80% of life on Earth, may not have been as devastating for plants as previously thought. Researchers found evidence of gymnosperm forests and ferns in rock layers from this period, suggesting that some ecosystems remained intact. This discovery challenges ass...
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AI-Powered Evo-2 Model Generates DNA, Advances Genome Research
Evo-2, an AI model developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and NVIDIA, has been trained on 128,000 genomes, enabling it to generate DNA sequences and predict mutations. It analyses both coding and non-coding DNA, helping researchers understand gene functions and diseases. The model has already demonstrated capabilities in designing CRI...
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
_625x300_1530004220349.jpg?im=FeatureCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=260,height=195 "Hong Kong Scientist Puts Up Nest Boxes To Save Endangered Cockatoos")
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Lemurs At Risk Of Being Eaten Into Extinction, Warn Researchers
A new study reveals that endangered lemurs in Madagascar are being secretly hunted and eaten, driven by demand from wealthy city dwellers.
-
Lost For 20 Years, Rare Fish Species Rediscovered In Small Pond
The study also found that six other seasonal killifish species also exist in the same habitat, making the region the most genetically diverse for these fish in the world.
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Scientists Discover New Flying Reptile Species In Fossilised Dinosaur Vomit
The study suggests that the arrangement of the remains suggests the predator first ate pterosaurs.
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Scientists Discover New Spider Species Hidden In California's Coastal Dunes
Scientists found that this new spider is genetically quite different from its closest relatives, even though they appear similar.
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World's First White Iberian Lynx Spotted In Spain: "Proof That Conservation Works"
A leucistic Iberian lynx with a rare pale coat was spotted in Spain's Jaén mountains, marking a significant milestone for the species' conservation.
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48,646 Species Now At Risk Of Extinction: World's Top Conservation Body
Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world's top conservation body.
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Hong Kong Scientist Puts Up Nest Boxes To Save Endangered Cockatoos
Above the teeming shopping streets of Hong Kong's Causeway Bay district, a fight to save one of the world's most endangered species is unfolding high in the branches of a decades-old cotton tree.
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Rare Barbary Lions, Extinct In The Wild, Born At Czech Zoo
Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution to a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.
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Once Feared Extinct, Scientists Find World's Smallest Snake In Barbados
The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) was found hiding under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March.
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Scientists Revive Dire Wolves Using Ancient DNA and Modern Gene Editing
In a landmark scientific achievement, three dire wolf pups have been born using reconstructed DNA from fossils, marking the species’ return after being extinct for over 12,000 years. Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences led the project, using gene editing to implant dire wolf traits into grey wolf embryos, which were then carried by domestic dog sur...
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444-Million-Year-Old Inside-Out Fossil Without Head And Legs Found In South Africa
Two fossils of an ancient arthropod named Keurbos susanae have been discovered in South Africa. The creature lived 444 million years ago during the Late Ordovician period. Its soft tissues, including muscles and guts, were found preserved but its shell, legs and head were missing. Researchers believe the species lived in low-oxygen conditions. The ...
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Fungi Vital To Life Face Growing Risk Of Extinction: Study
Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List' of threatened species showed on Thursday.
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Fossil Evidence Shows Plants Survived the End-Permian Mass Extinction in China
Fossils discovered in China indicate that the End-Permian mass extinction, which wiped out 80% of life on Earth, may not have been as devastating for plants as previously thought. Researchers found evidence of gymnosperm forests and ferns in rock layers from this period, suggesting that some ecosystems remained intact. This discovery challenges ass...
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AI-Powered Evo-2 Model Generates DNA, Advances Genome Research
Evo-2, an AI model developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and NVIDIA, has been trained on 128,000 genomes, enabling it to generate DNA sequences and predict mutations. It analyses both coding and non-coding DNA, helping researchers understand gene functions and diseases. The model has already demonstrated capabilities in designing CRI...
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Freshwater Species Face A Crisis, A Quarter Are On The Brink Of Extinction: Study
The research reveals 35% of wetlands vanished between 1970-2015, with 65% of remaining habitats under significant threat.
