![Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/61719497846_greentechnology.jpg)
Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says
The world aims to protect 30 percent of the planet by 2030 to save wildlife from climate change, pollution and habitat destruction.
Sun Jun 30 2024
![Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/81711446262_Sumatrantiger.jpg)
Indonesia seeks more proof that Javan tiger may no longer be extinct
The Javan and Bali tigers have been declared extinct by the IUCN, the global authority on wildlife extinction risk.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![Clam makes comeback from extinction off shores of Croatia Clam makes comeback from extinction off shores of Croatia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702261273_TBCroatiajpg.jpg)
Clam makes comeback from extinction off shores of Croatia
The clams shells can grow as much as 120cm across, play an important ecological role by filtering sea water, allowing organisms to flourish.
Sun Dec 17 2023
![Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/61700735651_TBKoala.jpg)
Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial
The koala is predicted to be extinct in New South Wales by 2050, with some of the biggest threats being wildfires and habitat loss.
Sat Nov 25 2023
![New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696572740_Rinkhals.jpg)
New species of cobra-like snake discovered - but it may already be extinct
The possible relationship between venom spitting and our early ancestors is a reminder that we are part of the Earth's ecosystem.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696572897_Amphibian.jpg)
Amphibian crisis: 41% of species deemed threatened with extinction
A growing proportion of species being imperiled by disease and climate change, research shows.
Sun Oct 08 2023
![In a first, RNA is recovered from extinct Tasmanian tiger In a first, RNA is recovered from extinct Tasmanian tiger](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695198230_Tasmaniantiger.jpg)
In a first, RNA is recovered from extinct Tasmanian tiger
Recovering RNA from old viruses also could help decipher the cause of past pandemics.
Sat Sep 23 2023
![How climate change is killing languages How climate change is killing languages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692343808_Climatechange.jpg)
How climate change is killing languages
Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction.
Sat Aug 19 2023
![ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it is doubling down on preventing AI from 'going rogue' ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it is doubling down on preventing AI from 'going rogue'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71683555136_ChatGPTlogoAIArt.jpg)
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it is doubling down on preventing AI from 'going rogue'
The vast power of superintelligence could lead to the disempowerment of humanity or even human extinction, OpenAI said.
Sat Jul 08 2023
![Giant meatball of extinct mammoth unveiled in The Netherlands Giant meatball of extinct mammoth unveiled in The Netherlands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61680083036_Amsterdam.jpg)
Giant meatball of extinct mammoth unveiled in The Netherlands
The meatball created by Australian cultured meat company Vow promises that it was not an April Fools' joke.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030 EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/61674734152_BEE.jpg)
EU to promote 'buzz lines' to help reverse decline of bees by 2030
Currently, one in 10 bee and butterfly species and one in three hoverfly species is threatened with extinction.
Sat Jan 28 2023
![Swedish geneticist wins Nobel medicine prize for decoding ancient DNA Swedish geneticist wins Nobel medicine prize for decoding ancient DNA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81664846376_SvantePaabo.jpg)
Swedish geneticist wins Nobel medicine prize for decoding ancient DNA
Svante Paabo won the prize for "discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution," the Award committee said.
Tue Oct 04 2022
![Half world's birds in decline, species moving 'ever faster' to extinction Half world's birds in decline, species moving 'ever faster' to extinction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81664538375_bird.jpg)
Half world's birds in decline, species moving 'ever faster' to extinction
One in eight bird species is threatened with extinction.
Sat Oct 01 2022
![Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655522571_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC
Zuraida said MPOGCF is joining forces with Sabah Wildlife Department to support wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![First wild jaguars born in the wild Argentina province after 70 years First wild jaguars born in the wild Argentina province after 70 years](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658461091_JAGUAR.jpg)
First wild jaguars born in the wild Argentina province after 70 years
The jaguar cubs were the first to be born in total freedom in Corrientes, where jaguars were considered extinct, the organisation said.
Fri Jul 22 2022