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Fossil specimen

16 Sep 2019

Large herbivore marsupials were present in ancient Australia: Study

More than 60 fossil specimens of palorchestids were examined, of varying geologic ages to characterize the function and evolution of their arms and legs.

Fossil discovery

11 Jan 2018

Extinct giant burrowing bat fossil found in New Zealand

The teeth and bones of the animal, which lived 16 to 19 million years ago, were discovered near St Bathans in Central Otago where the scientists have been working for the past 16 years.

Asian giant softshell turtle

20 Dec 2017

Believed extinct, nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia

Since 2007, a total of 378 nests have been protected and 8,528 hatchlings released.

31 Oct 2017

Bamboo lemurs being pushed towards extinction due to climate change, warn researchers

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only about 500 greater bamboo lemurs remaining in the wild.

Burmese star tortoise

12 Oct 2017

Back from the dead? Feared extinct, Burmese star tortoise make appearance again

The medium-sized Burmese star tortoise is found only in Myanmar's central dry zone.

World Wildlife Day

03 Mar 2016

World Wildlife Day: A look at world's five most endangered species!

Human activity is slowly becoming a huge bane to the environment, also causing harm to animals.

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