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Extinction Countdown

snails
Extinction Countdown

Snails Are Going Extinct: Here’s Why That Matters

They may not be the most charismatic group of species, but we can learn a lot from the lowly snail.
October 10, 2017
by
John R. Platt
They may not be the most charismatic group of species, but we can learn a lot from the lowly snail.
frog research extinction
Extinction Countdown

The Extinct Frogs and the Golden Goose

Research into the frog-killing chytrid fungus earns a Golden Goose Award, recognizing the value of federally funded science.
October 4, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Research into the frog-killing chytrid fungus earns a Golden Goose Award, recognizing the value of federally funded science.
bonnet macaque
Extinction Countdown

Primate in Peril: India’s Vanishing Monkey

Populations of the once-common bonnet macaque have fallen 65 percent.
September 20, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Populations of the once-common bonnet macaque have fallen 65 percent.
Christmas Island Pipistrelle
Extinction Countdown

Christmas Island Bat, Last Seen in 2009, Confirmed Extinct

Extensive searches for this tiny microbat have failed to locate any survivors. The exact cause of its extinction remains unknown.
September 16, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Extensive searches for this tiny microbat have failed to locate any survivors. The exact cause of its extinction remains unknown.
Woolly mammoth
Extinction Countdown

Digging Deep into De-Extinction

Can extinct species ever truly be brought back to life? More importantly, should they?
September 8, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Can extinct species ever truly be brought back to life? More importantly, should they?
pygmy rabbit scientists
Extinction Countdown

Scientists: The Endangered Species Act Needs You

Got knowledge about endangered species? A new toolkit tells you how to put it to good use.
August 23, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Got knowledge about endangered species? A new toolkit tells you how to put it to good use.
florida shark anglers
Extinction Countdown

Florida Anglers Are Targeting Endangered Sharks

Not only that, they’re giving each other tips on how to get away with it.
August 15, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Not only that, they’re giving each other tips on how to get away with it.
captive tiger
Extinction Countdown

Tinder Talks Tough on Tigers

Tigers aren’t sexy, especially if you're posing with one in captivity.
August 4, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Tigers aren’t sexy, especially if you're posing with one in captivity.
Great white shark
Extinction Countdown

Film Fakery: Does Shark Week Harm Conservation Efforts?

Critics say the blood-soaked quest for ratings presents an image far from reality.
July 24, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Critics say the blood-soaked quest for ratings presents an image far from reality.
dead vaquita
Extinction Countdown

The Last Vaquitas: “I’ve Seen More Dead Than Alive”

Trying to save this species from extinction also means being witness to their destruction.
July 21, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Trying to save this species from extinction also means being witness to their destruction.

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