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Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats—but where's the evidence?
In 1938, zoologist Ellis Le Geyt Troughton mourned that Australia's "gentle and specialized creatures" were "unable to cope ...
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5 extinct species we hope science never brings back
This week, a Texas-based biosciences company, which aims to “de-extinct” animal species of the past (and ones that will go ...
Company Resurrects Extinct Wolf Breed—and Parades Cute Pups
Two males—named Romulus and Remus, for the mythical brothers suckled by a she-wolf before founding ancient Rome—were born six ...
Scientists consider cross-breeding to save Australia's orange-bellied parrot from extinction
A team of environmental scientists at the University of Sydney, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of ...
Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct ...
Dire wolves are back: Colossal says woolly mammoth, dodo and Tasmanian tiger are next
The company that claims to have "resurrected" the dire wolf has its sights set on the woolly mammoth, dodo bird and Tasmanian tiger.
Back from Extinction?
Could the Woolly Mammoth and Tasmanian Tiger roam the Earth again? We take a look at how scientists are using genetic ...
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Spotted-tail and northern quolls 'functionally' extinct in large areas of Queensland
Despite some anecdotal sightings researchers believe quolls are "functionally" extinct in large parts of Queensland. Despite being an "absolutely ferocious" hunter, mainland Australia's largest ...
Rio Tinto found one of the world’s rarest birds within the bounds of its WA copper-gold mine
Rio Tinto has redrawn its plans for Australia’s next big copper-gold mine after the shock discovery of one of the world’s ...
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Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
PRAGUE (AP) — The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for ... in the Tasman Sea off Australia.
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Prague Zoo Joins the Effort to Ensure the Survival of a Rare Insect Once Considered Extinct
Prague Zoo Joins the Effort to Ensure the Survival of a Rare Insect Once Considered Extinct PRAGUE (AP ... archipelago in the Tasman Sea off Australia. The uninhabited archipelago was discovered ...
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Prague Zoo joins bid to ensure survival of rare insect once considered extinct
The largest species of flightless insect, the Lord Howe Island stick insect, grows up to 15cm (5.9 inches) long.