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Vaquita Porpoise Nears Extinction: Fewer Than 10 Remain

The world's most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita, faces extinction due to illegal fishing. Discover the urgent conservation efforts to save it.

Hidden Wolf DNA Found in Most Dog Breeds Including Chihuahuas

Groundbreaking research reveals wolf DNA traces in nearly all dog breeds, challenging assumptions about domestication and offering new insights into canine evolution.

Ultra-Rare Pink Grasshopper Discovered in New Zealand

Researchers find exceptionally rare pink grasshopper with genetic mutation in New Zealand's Mackenzie basin, a significant discovery for endangered species conservation.

Three Tree Toad Species Discovered Giving Live Birth in Tanzania

Scientists discover three toad species that skip tadpole stage, giving live birth in rare evolutionary phenomenon with urgent conservation needs.

Extinction Rates Have Slowed, Challenging Mass Extinction Narrative

New research reveals extinction rates peaked a century ago and have since declined, though habitat loss remains the primary threat to biodiversity worldwide.