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
Species Extinction
The loss of species driven by habitat loss and other pressures.
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
What Can Be Done to Prevent Biodiversity Extinction?
Preventing biodiversity extinction requires protecting habitats, restoring ecosystems, adopting sustainable resource use, and strengthening policies, all backed by robust scientific evidence and community
October 26, 2025
Fossils and Extinction: How We Know Species Truly Disappeared
Fossils provide the primary evidence that species have truly gone extinct, revealing patterns of loss through geological time and informing modern conservation efforts.
October 25, 2025
