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Konik ponies introduced to enhance nature habitats
Three konik ponies have been introduced to a wildlife reserve to help enhance habitats for other species. The animals have ...
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The woolly mouse: A fluffy new species created from mammoth DNA
Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas-based biotechnology company that created them, says it’s the first step to resurrecting the woolly mammoth – which the company aims to do along with two other extinct ...
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Why a global cultural icon and beloved London institution could be extinct in just 20 years
But a new report warns the capital's black cabs could be extinct by 2045 if no action is taken to solve the industry's issues as the number of drivers continues to drop. The number of licensed ...
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London's iconic black cab could be extinct in 20 years with Sadiq Khan urged to act - 'Simply unthinkable'
New research is warning that classic London black cabs could be extinct within 20 years if urgent action isn't taken by Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Labour Government. A new report from Centre for London ...
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As scientists work to resurrect extinct animals, a paleogeneticist warns species like moa need to be trademarked
Colossal Biosciences is interested in resurrecting New Zealand’s extinct species like the moa and Haast's eagle. Photo / John Megahan, PLOS Biology A paleogeneticist has warned that discussions ...
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Hundreds of livestock breeds have gone extinct – but some Australian farmers are keeping endangered breeds alive
Of all chicken breeds, one in ten is now extinct, and a further 30% are endangered. How did this happen? Over the past century, the goal of animal husbandry has shifted from breeding hardy ...