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.
‘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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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, ...
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Dragon Blood Tree: One of the Rarest Trees in the World
The Dragon Blood Tree, native to the remote Socotra Island in Yemen, is one of the rarest and most unique trees on Earth. With its striking umbrella-shaped canopy and deep red sap known as "dragon ...
From smelling like rotting meat to digesting mice: 7 of the world’s strangest plants
The Baobab (Adansonia grandidieri), known as the “Tree of Life,” is a giant tree found in Africa and Madagascar. Its thick, ...
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8 rare hybrid animals created by humans and their unique traits
In the world of animal breeding, hybrid animals are a fascinating mix of nature and human effort. These animals are created by crossing two different species, leading to unique and sometimes ...
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Videos emerge of horrific animal abuse on Aussie island
Disturbing videos of animal cruelty within a Queensland island community have emerged online and sparked a police investigation. The clips, posted to an Instagram account last year, appear to show ...
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 ...