extinction

Scientists fear death by wildfires that wiped out ancient mammals

Thirteen millennia ago, a torrent of wildfires swept across California.

This rare 'dragon' breed believed to be extinct has resurfaced in the wild

A population of lizards that was defined as extinct since 1969 has been located in Melbourne, Australia. It is believed that these are only the first "survivors."

By WALLA!
12/07/2023

Artificial intelligence: As explosive, damaging as a nuclear bomb - AI officials

"As dangerous as nuclear war": senior artificial intelligence industry officials warn that AI could lead to the extinction of the human race.

Mass extinction of Earth's wildlife is closer than we think - study

Extinctions are preceded by progressive species population declines over time, which leave traces that can alert scientists to imminent extinction.

Endangered African carnivore lived in Ethiopia for 1.5 million years - study

A study by Israel's Hebrew University of Jerusalem and American, Spanish and Italian teams found the first and only fossil of an Ethiopian wolf from 1.5 million and not 20,000 years ago.

A total of 140,000 Israelis visit nature reserves over the weekend as weather warms

The parks held various educational activities for guests to learn more about the flora and fauna they held. 

Peruvian jungle

A British tourist shocked scientists by discovering 3 extinct species

A 51-year-old British tourist has shocked scientists by rediscovering three three species that had been thought to be extinct.

New remains of multiple extinct species excavated on Chilean coast

The discovery included the remains of multiple species of giant sloths.

40% of animals, 34% of plants in US are at risk of extinction

Everything from crayfish and cacti to freshwater mussels and iconic American species such as the Venus flytrap is in danger of disappearing.

By REUTERS
06/02/2023

The North African Ostrich makes a comeback from near extinction

This sub-species of ostrich, also called 'red-necked ostrich', almost went extinct in the wild but was recently reintroduced in Israel.

By ZIV REINSTEIN/WALLA!
23/01/2023
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