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Elon Musk Responds To 'Jurassic Park' Startup Idea, Reviving Debate On De-Extinction
A viral social media exchange involving Elon Musk has revived debate about whether science could one day recreate extinct species similar to those depicted in Jurassic Park.
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How India Lost Its Last Cheetah To A Maharaja's Gun And Their Return To Kuno
India's last cheetah was lost to a maharaja's gun, ending a centuries-old legacy of the swift predator.
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Ancient Fossils In China Reveal Secrets Of Earth's First Mass Extinction
The most famous example of such exquisitely preserved Cambrian fossils is the Burgess Shale of Canada.
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Plant Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered After 60 Years In Unexpected Spot
A specimen was collected from the site, which confirmed the identification, proving that the species had been living quietly for the past 60 years.
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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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Elon Musk Responds To 'Jurassic Park' Startup Idea, Reviving Debate On De-Extinction
A viral social media exchange involving Elon Musk has revived debate about whether science could one day recreate extinct species similar to those depicted in Jurassic Park.
-
How India Lost Its Last Cheetah To A Maharaja's Gun And Their Return To Kuno
India's last cheetah was lost to a maharaja's gun, ending a centuries-old legacy of the swift predator.
-
Ancient Fossils In China Reveal Secrets Of Earth's First Mass Extinction
The most famous example of such exquisitely preserved Cambrian fossils is the Burgess Shale of Canada.
-
Plant Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered After 60 Years In Unexpected Spot
A specimen was collected from the site, which confirmed the identification, proving that the species had been living quietly for the past 60 years.
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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.
