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Its not about saving just one or two species from extinction but restoring the biodiversity to let evolution take its natural course. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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The role of crowdfunding in protecting species

Several crowdfunding campaigns have helped to not just save the native species from extinction but also with their...

21 April 2019 4:26 PM IST

In the southern states of Victoria and South Australia, koala populations vary widely from abundant to low or locally extinct. (Photo: Pexels)

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Koalas on the verge of extinction

A report claims koalas are functionally extinct', but what does that mean?

13 May 2019 4:24 PM IST

COSEWIC noted that Sowerbys Beaked whales are particularly susceptible to noise pollution as the species uses sound to navigate and hunt. (Photo: AFP)

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Whale: Endangered wildlife in Canada

Canada lists three whale species as threatened.

7 May 2019 9:09 AM IST

According to the scientific report, habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to biodiversity and its happening worldwide. (Photo: AP)

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United Nations offers its first report on global biodiversity

Top scientists tell the world how much damage the humans have caused the planet with the latest scientific report on...

6 May 2019 2:53 PM IST

The way humanity produces, distributes and consumes food, accounting for a third of land, 75 per cent of fresh water use and a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, is especially destructive. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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Saving the planet and the human race

Up to a million of Earth's estimated eight million species face extinction, many of them within decades: UN report.

4 May 2019 8:17 PM IST

The authors emphasise the key role that glaciers play for ecosystems and societies on a global scale. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

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Extinction of World Heritage glacial predicted by 2100

Studies reveal that World heritage glaciers are set to disappear by 2100.

2 May 2019 9:37 AM IST

Loss of species and climate change are the two great challenges facing humanity this century. (Photo: Represenatational/Pixabay)

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IUCN releases updated Red List of endangered species

The Red List reveals the extent of wildlife and nature destruction caused by humans.

19 July 2019 7:11 PM IST

Science is the only hope for the northern white rhino after the death last year of the last male, named Sudan. (Photo: AFP)

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Veterinarians taking steps to save northern white rhino species

Scientists a step closer to saving northern white rhino from extinction.

24 Aug 2019 1:25 PM IST

150 other species are expected to follow suit in the near future as they have been categorised as critically endangered. (Photo: Instagram)

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Three animal species declared extinct in India

Desertification has wiped out the Indian population of the Indian Cheetah, pink-headed duck and the Great Indian...

10 Sept 2019 2:56 PM IST

The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago released climate-altering sulphur, cooling the Earth far more than thought. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Dinosaur killing asteroid wiped out first tree-dwelling birds: Study

The birds that did survive were ground-dwellers, birds whose fossilized remains show longer, sturdier legs like seen in...

26 May 2018 2:33 PM IST

A ranger takes care of Sudan, who was the worlds last male northern white rhino, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia county in Kenya. A southern white rhino has become pregnant through artificial insemination at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park giving hope for efforts to save a subspecies of one of the worlds most recognizable animals. (Photo: AP)

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Doomed white rhino could save species from beyond grave

Scientists have made progress with rhino IVFs and in just few years have successfully harvested female eggs and...

26 May 2018 12:11 PM IST

$PETA representative Neha said, \Our aim is to spread awareness among the people about how their demand for eggs and meat is forcing the clearing of forest land.\ (Photo: ANI)$ Life

PETA bats for vegan eating on World Forest Day

Members of PETA painted their bodies as different animals, such as tiger, zebra and giraffe and took out a march in New...

21 March 2018 11:56 AM IST