In a groundbreaking development, scientists at the University of New South Wales' Lazarus Project have made strides in the realm of de-extinction by successfully reproducing the genome of an extinct Australian frog species, the gastric brooding frog. The species, which met its demise in 1983, was renowned for its unique reproductive behavior – it swallowed fertilized eggs, … [Read more...] about Scientists Resurrecting Extinct Frog Could Be First Step to Jurassic Park Coming True
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“Extinct” Giant Galapagos Tortoise Found Chilling Alone On Remote Volcanic Island
In a remarkable twist of fate, the purportedly "extinct" giant Galapagos tortoise, belonging to the Chelonoidis phantasticus species, has defied scientific expectations. Discovered on Fernandina Island, the tortoise named Fernanda has astonished researchers and doubled the known members of the species from one to two. The surprising find has sparked intrigue and raised numerous … [Read more...] about “Extinct” Giant Galapagos Tortoise Found Chilling Alone On Remote Volcanic Island
If Humans Went Extinct, What Would The Earth Look Like One Year Later
Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if everyone suddenly disappeared? What would happen to all our stuff? What would happen to our houses, our schools, our neighborhoods, our cities? Who would feed the dog? Who would cut the grass? Although it’s a common theme in movies, TV shows, and books, the end of humanity is still a strange thing to think about. But as … [Read more...] about If Humans Went Extinct, What Would The Earth Look Like One Year Later
The Extinct Elasmotherium: The “Thin Plate Beast” of Eurasia
Elasmotherium, also known as the "Thin Plate Beast," is an extinct genus of rhinoceros that lived in Eurasia during the Late Pliocene through the Pleistocene period, spanning from 2.6 million to 29,000 years ago. This massive animal was one of the largest rhinoceroses to ever exist, with a weight of up to 5 tons and a length of over 4 meters. Elasmotherium was … [Read more...] about The Extinct Elasmotherium: The “Thin Plate Beast” of Eurasia
The Vibrant Nicobar Pigeon: A Living Link to the Extinct Dodo
In a world where so many species have been lost to extinction, the Nicobar pigeon stands out as a rare and stunning bird that is closely related to one of the most famous extinct species, the dodo. While the dodo was known for its portly frame and dull grey plumage, the Nicobar pigeon is a colorful and striking bird that boasts iridescent blue-green and copper-bronze upper … [Read more...] about The Vibrant Nicobar Pigeon: A Living Link to the Extinct Dodo