Fears over the fragile future of world famous rare tree
The IUCN has released its annual Red List of threatened species, and it's bad news for a very special tree. Find out more.
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First 1,000 fungi on IUCN Red List reveal growing threats - IUCN Red List
The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, ...
‘The unsung heroes of life on Earth’: Hundreds of fungi species threatened with extinction
Human activities have been infringing on fungal ground, the scientists explain. They found that 279 species are at risk of ...
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This Forbidden “Snake Island” Is Teeming With Deadly Serpents
O ff the coast of Brazil, just over 96 kilometers (90 miles) from São Paulo, sits an island that could be considered heaven ...
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From smelling like rotting meat to digesting mice: 7 of the world’s strangest plants
The Dragon’s Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari), found on Socotra Island in Yemen, has a unique umbrella-shaped canopy that helps it survive in extreme heat. But its most unusual feature is its sap ...
Island insects: A lifetime of discovery goes digital
Since starting the collection in 1998, Richard has collected about 80,000 insect specimens, many of which are unique to ...
Antarctic giants and first-of-their-kind catches: See latest animal encounters
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Puppy with rare condition gets second chance after local vet performs surgery for free
(WKRC) - A good-hearted veterinarian has saved a local abandoned puppy with a rare medical condition. Someone dropped off a 9-month-old beagle at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. She was ...