Some experts believe that we're already in a sixth mass extinction event, but given the numbers, others aren't so sure.

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Thought to be extinct in the wild, the Spix Macaw currently exists in captivity with their numbers in the dismally low 60 to ...

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What really happened around the time when the asteroid smashed into Earth 66 million years ago? Scientists may finally have ...

A fossilized tooth unearthed in Brazil reveals a fearsome apex predator that once ruled prehistoric swamplands—an ancient ...

A fresh analysis of a site in New Mexico provides a glimpse into the final days of the dinosaurs, showing their diversity before going extinct.

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Extinction rates are not spiraling upward as many believe, according to a large-scale study analyzing 500 years of data.

For years, headlines have warned that Earth is entering its sixth mass extinction, but a new study suggests these fears may ...

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognized Charles Darwin University-led research into Earth's ...