In a disheartening development, scientists from Charles Darwin University (CDU), Australia, have declared the Java stingaree (Urolophus javanicus) as the first marine fish species to go extinct as a direct consequence of human activity. The somber declaration came with an update to the Red List of Threatened Species, published by the International Union for Conservation of … [Read more...] about First Extinction Of A Marine Fish As A Result Of Human Activity Declared
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First Extinction Alert Issued In 70 Years For Rarest Marine Mammal On Earth
In the intricate web of life that adorns our planet, the harrowing specter of extinction casts its shadow over an increasing number of its inhabitants. Among the ranks of imperiled creatures, the vaquita, a diminutive marine mammal known for its elusive nature, stands as a poignant symbol of the crisis gripping our oceans. With a population now teetering on the brink of … [Read more...] about First Extinction Alert Issued In 70 Years For Rarest Marine Mammal On Earth
Succulent Smuggling: South Africa’s Precious Desert Plants at Risk of Extinction
The Richtersveld, a desert landscape nestled in the northwestern corner of South Africa, is home to a remarkable array of unique succulents, including the finger-shaped leafed Argyroderma fissum, affectionately known as vingervygies in Afrikaans. However, these rare and extraordinary plants are under threat, as the Richtersveld faces the rampant practice of succulent … [Read more...] about Succulent Smuggling: South Africa’s Precious Desert Plants at Risk of Extinction
Deinosuchus: The Giant Prehistoric Crocodilian
Deinosuchus, an extinct genus of alligatoroid crocodilian, is closely related to modern alligators and caimans. It roamed the earth 82 to 73 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period. The Deinosuchus was an apex predator, with the largest adults measuring a massive 10.64 meters in length. This prehistoric reptile was a formidable creature, with a skull that … [Read more...] about Deinosuchus: The Giant Prehistoric Crocodilian
26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains
Researchers have found several Australian wildlife species which were previously hit by rapid declines and faced the likelihood of extinction have recovered to the point they should no longer be considered threatened. A research team led by Dr John Woinarski from Charles Darwin University reviewed all animals which have been listed as threatened under Australia's Environment … [Read more...] about 26 Australian Species Bounce Back from Brink of Extinction, but More Work Remains