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Extinction Countdown

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.
vaquita
Extinction Countdown

Last Chance to Save the Vaquita?

Fewer than 30 of these rare porpoises remain. Can their extinction be prevented?
July 7, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Fewer than 30 of these rare porpoises remain. Can their extinction be prevented?
vaquita
Extinction Countdown

Vaquita Lifeline

Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?
July 3, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Has Mexico finally taken the step that will save the vaquita from extinction? Or will it not be enough?
giraffe
Extinction Countdown

A Day for Africa’s Disappearing Giants

Today marks World Giraffe Day, an occasion to recognize Africa’s rapidly disappearing giants.
June 21, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Today marks World Giraffe Day, an occasion to recognize Africa’s rapidly disappearing giants.

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