extinction

Slender-Billed Curlew Declared Extinct in Greece

The Hellenic Ornithological Society declared the slender-billed curlew extinct. This migratory bird once used the wetlands of northern Greece as…

3 weeks ago

Elephants and Hippos of Cyprus Driven to Extinction by Early Humans, Study Suggests

A new study suggests that the pygmy elephants and hippos of Cyprus were hunted to extinction by early humans around…

4 months ago

Greek Kiwis Facing Early Extinction: January May Be Fruitless

Due to a confluence of factors, Greece may run out of kiwis by the end of January. A mild winter…

1 year ago

Tasmanian Tiger: Scientists plan to bring extinct species back to life - First results expected within 10 years

American and Australian scientists have launched an ambitious project to resurrect the Tasmanian tiger, an animal that went extinct in…

2 years ago