Can the great auk return from extinction?
By the mid-1800s, humans had driven the penguin-like great auk to extinction. Now, a team of scientists is hoping to bring them back. But is...
8 years ago"Exiled from the tropical paradise where they once evolved, a tiny population of remarkable stick insects dodged extinction by hiding under a single windswept bush on the world's tallest sea stack for 80 years ..."
This stunning documentary from Bespoke Animation follows the stick insects of Lord Howe Island on their unbelievable journey out of extinction's reach. Thanks to a dedicated team of scientists, a population of the rare insects now live safely in captivity ... but a changing environment and new competition from non-native species threaten to keep them from ever returning to their island.
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By the mid-1800s, humans had driven the penguin-like great auk to extinction. Now, a team of scientists is hoping to bring them back. But is...
8 years agoYes, the western black rhino has been confirmed extinct by the IUCN. But there's nothing new about that bit of news. We take a look at why does this...
11 years agoThe Earth has experienced five periods of mass extinction. Scientists can't quite be certain yet, but they're fairly sure we're now well into the...
5 years agoThis is a eulogy to the Derwent River seastar: Australia’s first documented marine animal extinction and one of the few recorded anywhere in the...
6 years agoDespite its fame, surprisingly little is known about the mighty megalodon's diet – or its extinction. Now, some telling bite marks are providing clues...
8 years ago