Plant Species Humans Have Driven to Extinction
Human activities such as habitat conversion, over‑harvesting, and invasive species have caused the extinction of dozens of plant species, undermining ecosystem services and
November 29, 2025
Species Extinction
The loss of species driven by habitat loss and other pressures.
Can We Prevent Every Animal From Going Extinct?
Preventing every animal species from disappearing is extremely challenging, but by tackling human‑driven drivers such as habitat loss, climate change, pollution and overexploitation,
November 28, 2025
What Is the IUCN Red List and Why Does It Matter?
The IUCN Red List is a global, peer‑reviewed inventory that ranks species by extinction risk, guiding conservation priorities, policy decisions, and public awareness
November 27, 2025
The Most Recent Extinctions: What We’ve Lost Lately
The alarming specter of extinction looms ever closer, presenting a disquieting tableau of what humanity has lost in recent years. The biodiversity crisis
November 24, 2025
Why Global Extinction Estimates Vary So Widely
Global extinction estimates differ because researchers use varying models, data quality, definitions, and assumptions, leading to a range of plausible outcomes that reflect
November 19, 2025
How Many Undiscovered Species Go Extinct Every Year Without Us Knowing?
Each year, dozens to thousands of species that science has not yet described disappear silently, a loss estimated from biodiversity models but still
November 16, 2025
