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
Species Extinction
The loss of species driven by habitat loss and other pressures.
Species at Risk: How Close Are We to Losing Them Forever?
Species at risk are those whose populations have declined to the point where extinction is possible, and understanding the drivers, evidence, and solutions
October 25, 2025
Animals That Have Gone Extinct in the Last 50 Years
In the past five decades, dozens of animal species have vanished due to a combination of habitat loss, overexploitation, invasive species, pollution, and
October 24, 2025
When Did the Largest Mass Extinction in Earth’s History Occur?
The largest mass extinction, known as the Permian‑Triassic or “Great Dying,” occurred about 252 million years ago, reshaping life on Earth and offering lessons
October 24, 2025
How Many Species Actually Go Extinct Each Day?
Understanding how many species disappear daily reveals the pace of the biodiversity crisis, the scientific basis for the estimates, and why this matters
October 22, 2025
Animals That Have Gone Extinct in the Last 100 Years
Over the past century, dozens of animal species have vanished due to a combination of habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, and invasive species, highlighting
October 20, 2025
