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Study ranks Hawaiian monk seal most at risk of extinction from plastic pollution

 A new study released in Conservation Biology on Wednesdy, April 15, 2026, and co-authored by scientists at Ocean Conservancy, Arizona State University and Shaw Institute is said...
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Almost half of European freshwater fishes at risk of extinction – IUCN

The updated European Red List of Freshwater Fishes – the most comprehensive assessment in 15 years – reveals little evidence of species recovery and calls for...
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Migratory bird conservation concern as Slender-billed Curlew officially declared extinct

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on Friday, October 10, 2025, officially declared the Slender-billed Curlew (Numenius tenuirostris) extinct, marking the first known global extinction of...
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Vulture Awareness Day: Let us save Africa’s vultures from extinction

On the first Saturday of September every year, the world celebrates the International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) to raise awareness about the plight of...
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Conservationists save Pacific Island bird from extinction

Another victory appears to be unfolding in the saga to save animals from the brink of extinction!  This time, it’s the Guam kingfisher – a...
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Scientists announce return of Dire Wolf from extinction

The Dire Wolf, an extinct animal made famous in the TV series “Game of Thrones’’, has been brought back from extinction after more than...
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A third of sharks, rays, chimaeras threatened with extinction – Report

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has released a report, "Global Status of Sharks, Rays and Chimaeras", that highlights new knowledge compiled by...
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African forest elephants teetering on brink of extinction

In April 2018, a group of Forest Elephants surged out of the undergrowth of Omo Forest in Ogun State and ambled across the Benin-Sagamu...
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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Renewable Energy

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...
Renewable Energy

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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Conservation

UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its...
Renewable Energy

Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity...