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Audubon Mural Project Artists Paint Birds on the Brink
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Nearly 400 bird species are in danger of extinction by the end of this century and The Audubon Mural Project intends to depict every one of them.
The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History
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The energetic and friendly Swedish Vallhund was originally bred more than 1,000 years ago and was saved from extinction in 1942.
When will life on Earth end?
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Imagine a time in Earth's far-flung past when organisms didn't swim through the oceans or populate the lands. Even the mighty dinosaurs hadn't arisen. Will the planet ever return to that lifeless state?
Top 10 Eradicable Diseases
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Here are 10 eradicable diseases on the brink of extinction thanks to breakthroughs in science. Check out 10 eradicable diseases at howstuffworks.com.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?
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The woolly mammoth: an iconic extinct species that once roamed the vast arctic tundra during the last ice age. These colossal creatures disappeared thousands of years ago, but now, scientists are working to bring them back.
How to Help Protect Endangered Species
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Do you know how to help protect endangered species? Find out how to help protect endangered species in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Could we resurrect dinosaurs from fossil embryos?
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You likely heard that paleontologists uncovered a cache of dinosaur embryos, bone fragments and eggshells in China. You also may recall that we've made crazy leaps forward in genetics and genomics. Can we put the two together and create a dinosaur?
Turns Out Earth's Pulse 'Beats' Every 27.5 Million Years, But Why?
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Researchers have been asking this question for almost a century and now we're a little closer to the answer. Something else to ponder: Every 27.5 million years there is usually a mass extinction.
What If Dinosaurs Were Alive Today?
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Before leaving work, you'll need to check the traffic report. Lately, a disruptive T. rex has meant some adjustments to your commute. What other changes would be in store if dinos roamed the Earth?