Category : Search result: animal extinction


Last Sea Cow: A Tale of Human Greed and Extinction

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen's powerful new novel 'Beasts of the Sea' resurrects the tragic story of the Steller's sea cow, hunted to extinction just 27 years after its discovery - a stark warning about humanity's destructive impact on nature.

Columbia River Salmon Face Extinction in Oregon

Exclusive investigation reveals Oregon's Columbia River salmon populations are teetering on the brink of extinction, with devastating consequences for local ecosystems and fishing communities.

Humanish: How Human Is Your Pet?

Science writer Justin Gregg's groundbreaking book examines the surprising human-like qualities of our pets and what they reveal about animal consciousness.

Slender-billed Curlew declared extinct

The slender-billed curlew, once a migratory marvel across Europe and the UK, has been officially declared extinct after decades without confirmed sightings, marking another devastating blow to global biodiversity.

Wolf packs return to Europe after near extinction

Europe's wolf population has made a remarkable comeback from near extinction, but their expanding territories are creating fresh conflicts with farmers and sparking political debates across the continent.

Australia's last native shrew declared extinct

Scientists confirm the Christmas Island shrew has vanished forever, becoming Australia's first mammal extinction in decades and highlighting the global biodiversity crisis.

Puppy thrown from moving car in shocking cruelty case

A six-month-old puppy miraculously survives after being thrown from a moving vehicle in Birmingham. The RSPCA is investigating this disturbing case of animal cruelty as the brave dog, now named Snoop, recovers and searches for his forever home.

Dog vs Cat: Expert Reveals Which Pet Loves More

A leading animal behaviourist reveals the scientific truth behind whether dogs or cats form deeper bonds with their human companions, with surprising results that challenge popular beliefs.

140 animals rescued from San Diego hoarder house

Shocking animal rescue operation in San Diego where 140 pets were saved from squalid hoarding situation. Authorities discover cats, dogs and birds living in unimaginable conditions.

Miracle Donkey Foal Bonds With 72-Yr-Old Guardian

In an extraordinary tale of survival, a two-day-old donkey foal abandoned by his mother finds an unlikely guardian in pensioner John Nuttall, forming a heartwarming cross-species friendship that's capturing hearts across Britain.

Animal Attitudes Could Reveal Psychopathic Traits

Groundbreaking psychological research reveals that indifference towards animals may signal psychopathic tendencies, with animal cruelty emerging as a significant red flag for dangerous personality disorders.

Theme Park May Euthanise 30 Beluga Whales

A desperate marine park faces an unimaginable choice - euthanise 30 magnificent beluga whales or secure their transfer to China as international regulations threaten their survival.

Teens kick defenceless Rottweiler in London shop attack

Disturbing security video captures three youths assaulting a gentle Rottweiler in a London shop while the owner was distracted. The dog, named Tyson, miraculously escaped serious injury in the harrowing Westminster incident that's sparked police investiga

Page 1 of 4