More Than Half of the Palm Species Are Threatened With Extinction
Palm trees are beautiful trees that are typical of tropical regions around the world. You must have admired the sight of a palm tree growing out of the sand and….
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Lowland Tapir is on the verge of extinction: 98% of the population is already gone
The lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) is the largest mammal native to South America. In the past it was one of the most abundant species, but now it is threatened with….
Marine life is fleeing the equator into colder waters
The area around the equator is known for the greatest diversity of life. There are many species of corals, turtles, sharks, fish, stingrays and many other marine animals in the….
Botanists Warns: Wild Maple Trees Are in the Risk of Extinction
According to the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, one in five wild maple species is threatened with extinction. There are currently 158 species of maple trees that are popular for their….
Climate change and human development threaten the baobabs with extinction
Baobabs belong among the most remarkable trees in the world, and many African cultures consider them sacred. The trees are giants both in size and age. They can live for….
Big Rebellion For Life – Large Protest Action in Prague Against Extinction
Large protest action “Big rebellion for life” was held on 12th October. Extinction Rebellion took place at the Wenceslas square which was changed into a friendly space opened to meeting,….
Fireflies all around the world are threatened by extinction, over 2000 species are endangered
Twenty years ago, the car’s windshield covered with insects drove many drivers crazy. However, as our planet faces the massive insect extinction, today’s drivers are far from busy with cleaning….
30,000 animal species face extinction because of man
The number of endangered animal and plant species is steadily increasing and all efforts so far to stop it have met with failure. The International Union for Conservation of Nature….
Most Recent Species Extinction, Causes and Effects
Extinction is a phenomenon characterized by the death and extermination of given species of fauna or flora due to anthropogenic or natural factors prevailing in a given setup. The condition….
Last 15,000 Jaguars at Risk of Extinction
Fires, deforestation, infrastructure, killing and poaching threaten not one species of wild animals, many of them are on the endangered species list, including jaguar (Panthera onca). It is estimated that….