A sex-crazed tortoise that fathered hundreds of children and was acclaimed for "saving its species from extinction" was retired only a few years ago after siring over 800 children. Yes, it was a difficult task, but somebody had to do it. The tortoise in this case was a valiant soldier named Diego. Diego the Galápagos tortoise was retired from his duties at the … [Read more...] about Sex-crazed gigantic turtle saves his entire species from extinction by fathering over 800 kids
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Unicorns Lived Among Humans, Died Due To Climate Change: Australian Researchers
New research suggests that the mythical-sounding Siberian unicorn, a massive, horned rhinoceros, went extinct due to climate change, not human interference. Scientists from Australia and around the world have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges previous theories about the extinction of the Siberian unicorn. Their research, published in Nature Ecology and … [Read more...] about Unicorns Lived Among Humans, Died Due To Climate Change: Australian Researchers
Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
All you bird fanatics out there will be interested to learn that New Zealand is home one to one of the cheekiest, smartest, and most playful alpine parrots in the entire world. Well, to be fair, they're the only alpine parrots in the entire world, but that just makes them even more special. This is the kea, which New Zealanders have lovingly also dubbed the … [Read more...] about Kea Birds Are The Only Mountain Parrots In The World And They’re Facing Extinction
Preventing The Extinction of The Nokota Horse Breed, an Ancestor Of Sitting Bull’s Horses
Nokota Horse Facing Imminent Threat In Linton, North Dakota, a great thing is happening on a lonely farm. The challenging mission of trying to save a great horse breed that was on the verge of extinction has been taken on by Frank Kuntz and his brother Leo. The Nokota horse is a piece of history that the two brothers are attempting to preserve. It is not just about saving … [Read more...] about Preventing The Extinction of The Nokota Horse Breed, an Ancestor Of Sitting Bull’s Horses
Mammal Ancestors’ Flattened Mummies Discovered 250 Million Years After Extinction Event
The basin revealed several specimens with their skin remarkably intact. Lystrosaurus was spotted in a couple sequences in Jurassic World Dominion (including a deleted one in which it chomps the head off an Oviraptor). While the silver screen may be the last place we'll ever see such an animal alive and well, mummified specimens discovered in South Africa have revealed … [Read more...] about Mammal Ancestors’ Flattened Mummies Discovered 250 Million Years After Extinction Event