Five Animal Species on the Brink of Extinction Today
Five iconic animal species – the Amur leopard, Yangtze giant softshell turtle, Javan rhinoceros, vaquita, and northern white rhinoceros – are teetering on
November 12, 2025
Species Extinction
The loss of species driven by habitat loss and other pressures.
How Many Species Have Gone Extinct Because of Global Warming?
Global warming is accelerating habitat loss, disease spread, and ecological mismatches, leading to confirmed extinctions and many more species projected to disappear in
November 10, 2025
Extinct Plants That Might Still Be Alive Somewhere
Some plant species declared extinct may still survive in hidden refuges, and scientists use field surveys, genetic analysis, and new technologies to investigate
November 10, 2025
Five Plant Species Facing Possible Extinction—and Why
Around 40% of the world’s plant species are threatened with extinction, and five emblematic plants—Gundelia tournefortii, Wollemia nobilis, Diphysa americana, Nothofagus deanei, and
November 9, 2025
How Much Wildlife Has Gone Extinct Since the Year 2000?
Since the start of the twenty‑first century more than 200 species have been declared extinct, revealing a rapid loss of biodiversity that threatens
November 6, 2025
Can an Endangered Species Also Be Considered Invasive?
An endangered species can become invasive when it is introduced outside its historic range and its population expands enough to cause ecological or
October 29, 2025
