In a tragic incident, a feast featuring bear meat in North Carolina, USA, turned into a health crisis. After consuming undercooked bear meat, dozens of attendees contracted a rare parasitic infection known as trichinellosis. This event highlights the significant risks of consuming improperly cooked wild game, but more importantly, raises questions about the impact of such … [Read more...] about Bear Meat Banquet Leads To Suspected Rare Parasitic Worm Outbreak In US
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Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
The Key Largo tree cactus persists in the Caribbean but is now extinct in the United States. The global climate crisis is playing havoc with temperatures and environments across the world. In Death Valley, the highest-ever recorded temperature looks like it could be broken once again as scorching heat leads experts to put out warnings. Sea level rise has also claimed its … [Read more...] about Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
The Frozen Skin Of Dead Rhinos Could Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction
With only two females remaining, the plight of the northern white rhino seemed dire. However, a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source: frozen skin. The northern white rhino confronts a daunting challenge: how can a species with just two infertile females persist? Scientists propose a groundbreaking solution, suggesting that the cells extracted from deceased … [Read more...] about The Frozen Skin Of Dead Rhinos Could Save The Northern White Rhino From Extinction
Reviving a Long-Gone Ancient Species: Bringing Back the Aurochs From Extinction
Embarking on a captivating quest to turn back the pages of time, scientists and conservationists are delving into the intricate realm of genetic technology and selective breeding, aiming to resurrect the aurochs (Bos primigenius), a majestic creature that once graced the grasslands and forests of Eurasia and North Africa. This ancient species, standing tall with a shoulder … [Read more...] about Reviving a Long-Gone Ancient Species: Bringing Back the Aurochs From Extinction
Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’
In a stark warning, scientists from the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services revealed a 2019 report stating that one million plant and animal species globally are on the brink of extinction. The alarming rate of decline, termed "unprecedented in human history," is attributed to invasive species, global heating, pollution, and … [Read more...] about Scientists sound alarm over future of US state dubbed ‘the extinction capital of the world’