The extinction of dinosaurs on Earth is said to be the most massive blow to life on the planet after it was hit by an asteroid. However, there have been many hints which suggest that asteroids may not have been the reason behind the mass extinction of the dinosaurs, but only the most spectacular isolated contribution.

Not a meteorite, but India's Deccan Traps may have led to extinction of dinosaurs from Earth: Study

Wolves, which once thrived in California, are making their way back to the US state after the 2021 wildfires caused massive destruction in the area. The Windy Fire, which tore through Tulare County in central California, burnt nearly 100,000 acres of land and levelled the dense forest.

Wolves on verge of extinction make their way back to central California

Nearly half of Britain's bird species, and almost a third of amphibians, reptiles and fungi are at the risk of becoming extinct, wildlife scientists have warned.

Half of Britain's bird and plant species at risk of extinction: Study

King Charles III on Thursday pledged to do everything he could to strengthen the relationship between France and Britain, suggesting the "indispensable" partners should also team up to tackle the climate emergency.

King Charles III proposes France-UK pact to combat climate 'emergency'

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), on Monday (September 18), said that humans are driving the loss of entire branches of the “Tree of Life,” warning of the threat of a sixth mass extinction.

Humans are driving loss of entire branches of ‘Tree of Life,’ warn scientists

Back from the brink: Ecosystem restoration saved these species from extinction

A new threat to life on the planet Earth has been identified by astronomers that may reach from deep space and will be beyond the control of humans. The Chandra X-ray Observatory as well as other telescopes were used by astronomers to identify the phase when the X-rays which are generated by the explosion of stars can actually affect life on planets which are 100 light-years away, including Earth.

A doomsday in offing? Astronomers detect new threat to life on Earth which may lead to extinction-level event

Vikram Chandra explains the good, bad, and ugly sides of AI, and how while AI has the potential to change our lives for good, it could also perhaps lead to human extinction within our lifetime.

The India Story | The good, bad, and ugly of AI

A new study has warned that Europe's insatiable appetite for frog legs could drive the Amphibians to 'irreversible extinction'.

EU puts frogs at the risk of extinction

France's beautiful wild cat, the Eurasian lynx, is in danger. Scientists have warned that the feline which was reintroduced to Switzerland in the 1970s will vanish from France if action isn't taken soon.

France's lynx population 'desperately' needs help to survive: Report

US-based firm Colossal Biosciences, which two years ago announced plans to bring back the woolly mammoth, said it now wants to bring back the iconic Dodo bird as well. Watch this report to know more.

Colossal Biosciences announces project to bring back Dodo bird from extinction

More than 65 per cent of plants and animals could go extinct by the end of this century if the current global emission trajectories remain the same, a new study has claimed.

Emperor penguins at major risk of extinction in Antarctica: Report

Kenya is facing worst drought in decades as it is taking toll on the country's famous wildlife. Reportedly, hundreds of animals, including elephants and endangered Grévy's zebras have died in preserves. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Animals dying in droves due to drought in Kenya

More than a tenth of plant and animal species on Earth could go extinct by the end of the century if the current trends on emissions continue, according to a recently published paper that seeks to raise awareness even as the world governments are on their final leg of negotiations for COP15 in Montreal.

More than 10% of plant and animal species could go extinct by end of 21st century  

Humanity has just eight days left to seal a deal to save nature from destruction at our species' hands. But, halfway into the historic COP15 biodiversity talks, there's no major progress.

Halfway through, COP15 a.k.a humanity's 'last best chance' to save Earth has gotten nowhere

High-stakes biodiversity negotiations are starting on Wednesday (Dec 7) in Canada, touted as the "last best chance" to save Earth's species and ecosystems from humanity and the irreversible destruction it's causing.

As critical nature talks open, UN chief says 'humanity has become a weapon of mass destruction'

Research is shown that bringing back endangered species can revive the ecosystem. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Study: Bringing back endangered species can improve ecosystem

UK has witnessed a decrease in the native mussels population. Mussels population has declined by 95%. Watch further to know more.

WION Climate Tracker: Alarming decline in UK's native mussels population

According to a new report, almost half of all bird species are in decline globally and one in eight are threatened with extinction. Most bird populations face a combination of human-caused threats.

WION Climate Tracker | Report: Half of world’s bird species face decline

Birds are a key indicator of the health of the planet, as they are responsive to environmental change and have important ecological functions. However, it seems that some bird species are nearing extinction, a new report has claimed.

Nearly half of bird species in decline, moving faster to extinction: Report

More than a thousand species of palm tree are at risk of extinction, according to a study. Scientists used artificial intelligence to assess risks to the entire palm family, from tall trees to climbing plants.

WION Climate Tracker | Study: More than half of the world's palm trees in danger

The deaths within days of 11 sturgeon, a species unchanged for thousands of years, have puzzled Canadian biologists, who are trying to save a fish teetering towards extinction.

WION Climate Tracker: Sudden die-off of endangered sturgeon alarms Canadian biologists

Climate change and global warming are indeed detrimental to the well-being of our planet but just how dangerous can it be for the life has been thrown light upon by a scientific study.

Up to 90 per cent of marine species can go extinct due to greenhouse gas emissions: Study

Life is fragile. We are always at the precipice of danger. While we can protect ourselves against the small things like accidents, illness etc. What about the big, global catastrophes?

Climate change, pandemic, super volcanoes and more: Ways in which we might go extinct

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