Apr 29, 2025 · Asteroid strikes, like the one that killed dinosaurs, are major causes of extinction. Climate change and human actions are major threats to animals and their habitats today. …

At least 571 plant species have been lost since 1750. The main cause of the extinctions is the destruction of natural habitats by human activities, such as cutting down forests and …

Jul 19, 2025 · Explore the history of species loss on Earth, from the slow pace of natural extinction to the accelerated crisis driven by human activity in the modern era.

Find out how humans are threatening species, and what we can do to help protect them. Humans use thousands of the world’s species in their daily lives for food, shelter, and medicine. But …

Nov 11, 2025 · Understanding the factors contributing to this accelerated extinction crisis is crucial for conservation efforts and ensuring the long-term health of our planet. This article delves into …

Apr 19, 2025 · Habitat destruction, especially by human activity, is the leading cause of species extinction today. Forests cleared for agriculture, wetlands drained for development, coral reefs …

Extinction, in biology, is the dying out or extermination of a species. It occurs when species are diminished because of environmental forces (natural or human-made) or because of …

Oct 15, 2025 · What are the most important causes of recent extinctions, and how do these causes vary among clades, among habitats and over time? Some prominent studies have …

Oct 1, 2025 · Uncover the diverse factors contributing to species extinction and the transformative impact on interconnected ecosystems.

Oct 19, 2023 · Since the Cambrian Explosion, there have been five mass extinctions, each of which is named for the geological period in which it occurred, or for the periods that …