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Review of 400 years of scientific literature corrects the Dodo extinction record

Review of 400 years of scientific literature corrects the Dodo extinction record

Tired Earth August 17, 2024

More has been written about the Dodo than any other bird, yet virtually nothing is known about it in life.

Alliances against climate change

Alliances against climate change

Jorge Quiñonez Mendoza August 13, 2024

Jama is a coastal canton in the province of Manabi, Ecuador with an area of 575 km2, its coasts are....

To Avert a Mass Extinction, Protect 1 Percent of Earth

To Avert a Mass Extinction, Protect 1 Percent of Earth

Tired Earth June 29, 2024

Most species are rare, meaning they are few in number or cover a small range, or both. As a result,....

From Overfished to Sustainable Harvests: Pacific Bluefin Tuna Rebound to New Highs

From Overfished to Sustainable Harvests: Pacific Bluefin Tuna Rebound to New Highs

Tired Earth June 26, 2024

The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule.....

Climate change played key role in dinosaur success story

Climate change played key role in dinosaur success story

Debbie Banks December 20, 2022

Climate change, rather than competition, played a key role in the ascendancy of dinosaurs through the Late Triassic and Early....

AFRICA: EarthRanger programme strengthens management of 6 protected areas

AFRICA: EarthRanger programme strengthens management of 6 protected areas

Hannah Steiner November 27, 2022

“Protected areas in Africa are experiencing degradation and loss of biodiversity due to habitat destruction and unsustainable resource exploitation.”

Planet's most unique birds at higher risk of extinction: Study of 99% of all living bird species

Planet's most unique birds at higher risk of extinction: Study of 99% of all living bird species

Debbie Banks November 24, 2022

"If we do not take action to protect threatened species and avert extinctions, the functioning of ecosystems will be dramatically....

Dugongs Are Functionally Extinct In China Due To Hunting And Habitat Loss

Dugongs Are Functionally Extinct In China Due To Hunting And Habitat Loss

George Scott August 27, 2022

Dugongs are now functionally extinct in China’s coastal waters due to hunting and habitat degradation.