10 extinct bird species that scientists are working to bring back
Innovative advances in DNA sequencing are making it possible to revive extinct bird species like the dodo, great auk, ...
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The Last Member of This Bird Species Died in Captivity on This Day in 1918
Incas died at the Cincinnati Zoo, leaving behind mysteries over his death, his final resting place and the factors that led ...
Genetically modified chickens planned in quest to bring back extinct species
Genetically modified chickens could be the key to protecting endangered species and bringing back extinct ones, scientists ...
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Researchers Use A.I. to Find an Elusive and ‘Odd’ Australian Bird. It Hadn’t Been Recorded in the Area Since 1989
Once abundant throughout southeastern Australia, the critically endangered plains-wanderer is now on the brink of extinction ...
From the Ice Age to now: How repeated invasions have shaped New Zealand bird life
New University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research shows Aotearoa has been increasingly accepting new bird species from around the world since the start of the Ice Age, offering clues into future ...
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These eBird Checklists Document Some of the Last Sightings of Extinct U.S. Species
As more and more "historical" checklists are added to the platform, birds we've lost now mingle with those still hanging on.
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Dodo and other extinct birds could be brought back to life using Jurassic park-style science
The dodo and passenger pigeon are among extinct bird ­species that could be brought back to life thanks to gene editing and cross-breeding. A new US project aims to use the humble chicken to revive ...
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Biodiversity and birds with backpacks; what you need to know about the state's endangered species
Nearly two dozen new species were added to the Massachusetts Endangered Species List by wildlife officials in 2024. "Most of ...
Endangered bird species giant ibis finds sanctuary in Cambodia
The giant ibis, recognised as one of the world's most endangered bird species, has found a vital sanctuary in Cambodia.
SC's saltmarsh sparrows are going extinct. What do they tell us about a changing climate?
On an average, it takes up to 12 years to add a species to the federal Endangered Species list, a backlog activists say puts ...
Trump’s hiring freeze could fling this owl toward extinction, environmental group warns
The northern spotted owl is already facing habitat loss and competition with invasive species. Losing the ability to monitor the bird could come with major consequences ...