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Endangered species

The Earth is currently facing an extinction crisis because of the destruction of habitat, unlimited hunting and huge industrial agriculture. And here humans are to blame for driving numerous species to extinction.

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Reports & Analysis

Two African penguins waddle in the shallow water on the beach of the Boulders Beach penguin colony near Cape Town, South Africa.

South Africa's penguins fight for survival

South Africa's penguins fight for survival

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has said African penguins are now threatened with extinction.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 25, 20247 images
Butterfly at the Montreal Insectarium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, October 1, 2024

In Canada, researchers use AI to save the bugs

In Canada, researchers use AI to save the bugs

To slow the mass extinction of species, scientists are employing artificial intelligence to observe insects.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 24, 20249 images
An orangutan leans against a tree branch

What is biodiversity and why does it matter?

What is biodiversity and why does it matter?

A diverse array of interconnected living organisms is the foundation of healthy and resilient ecosystems.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 22, 2024
Windmills

Are we running out of oil?

Are we running out of oil?

Oil is still a key resource. What happens when reserves are exhausted?
BusinessSeptember 27, 202406:12 min
Moo Deng, a two-month-old female pygmy hippo, follows her mother Jona at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand.

Baby hippo attracts huge crowds to zoo in Thailand

Baby hippo attracts huge crowds to zoo in Thailand

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, is drawing large crowds at a zoo in Thailand and has become a huge sensation online.
SocietySeptember 15, 202401:41 min
Eco India 06.09.24 - Umwelt

India's Supreme Court upholds right to climate justice

India's Supreme Court upholds right to climate justice

India has recognized the constitutional right of individuals to be free from the adverse effects of climate change.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 12, 202406:00 min
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In the spotlight

A hamster peeks out of its hole in a farmer's field

Should bulldozers make way for hamsters?

Germany has strict laws when construction clashes with wildlife. But should we spend millions to protect a few animals?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 1, 2024
Malaysia | Meeresschildkröte

Malaysia's sea turtles are edging towards extinction

Warmer temperatures at nesting beaches are threatening sea turtle populations.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 4, 202401:48 min
Vulture sitting on a tree stump in an enclosure

Africa's birds of prey face extinction

If vultures, eagles and other raptors die out, it would have a major impact on the environment and human health.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 14, 202401:30 min
A close-up of a sportive lemur in a tree

Biodiversity: Can extinctions be stopped?

Humans actions are pushing countless plant and animal species to the verge of extinction. Can this be reversed?
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 5, 2024
Two rhinos being fed by a person dressed in green

Last chance for the northern white rhino

Using modern medicine, scientists are making a last-minute attempt to rescue the northern white rhino from extinction.
ScienceFebruary 23, 202407:10 min
Wildebeest crossing a river

What are migratory species and why are they threatened?

Why do animals migrate and how can we protect them?
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 12, 2024
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