In school, we learned about the asteroid that wiped out an estimated 76% of all creatures. Scientists now call this the fifth mass extinction. You’re reading that correctly: throughout Earth’s history ...

From a small population in eastern Africa to a force capable of altering the atmosphere and driving mass extinction, the story of Homo sapiens is unlike anything in Earth's history. This video ...

Mass extinction events are defined by a 75% loss in total species. These events can take tens of thousands to several million years. Experts are alarmed at today’s “unprecedented” population abundance ...

Explore the fate of humanity at "The Sediments Of Human Civilization (On The Brink Of Its End)", which is running at Bangkok ...

A mass extinction event is no longer a distant possibility, it’s already underway. Scientists warn that species are disappearing at rates up to 1,000 times faster than normal, with over a million now ...

Elizabeth Kolbert's "The Sixth Extinction" highlights humanity's short-sightedness, linking conflict to reduced climate ...

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After being born in February, the two newest Amur leopards at the Hogle Zoo received their eight-week checkups, including eye ...

Wildlife plays a critical role in balancing our natural ecosystems and contributing to our economy, supporting industries ...

Between 280 and 200 million years ago, a group of animals evolved which would eventually give rise to mammals, including ...

Rural Pine River columnists talk about the rapid decline in plants, animals and insects that adversely affects our planet.