The planet is on the precipice of the sixth mass extinction event. Unlike previous mass extinctions caused by natural events such as asteroid collisions, volcanic activity, and climate change, the ...

There’s a way to stop the widescale loss of plants and animals on Earth, according to a conservation expert. There have been five ‘mass extinction events’ in the world’s history. Human activity has ...

Scientists suggest protecting key animal species could play a crucial role in tackling biodiversity loss, with new research saying there is still time to prevent a sixth mass extinction. In their new ...