Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.
Tag: Endangered and Extinct Species
‘Dune’-like Sandworm Existed Millions of Years Longer Than Thought
Researchers examined fossils of the predatory worm and found a new species that persisted for 25 million years after it was believed to have become extinct.
Tragedy, Resilience and a Miracle at Chile’s Burned Botanical Garden
Wildfires destroyed 98 percent of Chile’s national botanical garden and killed a worker and her family. But there were signs of hope in the ashes.
First Bird Flu Deaths Reported In Antarctic Penguins
Dead gentoo penguins tested positive for the virus, and at least one suspected case has been reported in king penguins.
First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska
Tissue samples from a polar bear that was found dead have tested positive for the virus.
What to Do With a Bug Named Hitler?
Anophthalmus hitleri is a small, amber-colored beetle native to a few damp caves in Slovenia. It has one glaring problem.
In Real vs. Fake Christmas Tree Debate: Consider the Wildlife
It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits.
Where Will the Whales Be? Ask the Climate Model.
Scientists can now use climate data to predict whale and sea turtle locations months in advance, helping fishing fleets avoid conflicts with wildlife.
Why Vultures Might Just Be the Smartest Birds Above the Block
The birds are widely reviled for their carrion-eating ways. But an evolutionary history of scavenging has forged a creative, cunning and wide-ranging mind.
Orcas Keep Sinking Boats Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors
Orcas caused enough damage to sink a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar last week. A small pod has been slamming boats in recent years, worrying skippers chartering routes closer to shore.