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Tag: Endangered and Extinct Species
Orcas Have Sunk 3 Boats in Southern Europe, Scientists Say
A small group of orcas is ramming into sailboats in waters off the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers say they do not know what is driving the unusual behavior toward boats.
Cheetah Deaths Mar India’s Efforts to Reintroduce the Big Cats
The animals had been extinct for more than 70 years in the country, which has just begun a program that brought 20 cheetahs from Africa to a wildlife sanctuary.
Rockets Sent Israelis Running From the Beach. A Rare Seal Brought Them Back.
The incongruous arrival of a large and endangered monk seal has distracted Israelis from a period of violence and political unrest.
Bird Flu Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use in California Condors
More than 20 of the birds, which are critically endangered, have died in recent months.
From Alpacas to Yaks, Mammal DNA Yields Its Secrets
The genomes of monkeys, bats, whales and many other mammals are helping scientists tackle big questions about physiology, evolution and one very famous sled dog.
Bear That Killed Jogger in Italy Is Captured
The governor of a province in a mountainous region of the country’s north sought to euthanize the bear, known as JJ4, but a court is reviewing the matter.
As Temperatures Rise, Melbourne’s Bats Get Their Own Sprinkler System
On the hottest days, a refreshing mist will cool down flying foxes, which have suffered mass death in Australian heat waves.
In Taiwan’s Waters, a Hunt for Tiny, Wriggling ‘Gold’
For generations, people have fished for baby eels in the island’s estuaries. But they seem to be getting harder to find.
Sunflower Sea Stars Are Set to Get Protection Under the Endangered Species Act
Sunflower sea stars, hit by a “climate-fueled pandemic,” play a key role in keeping marine ecosystems balanced.