12 of 13 results for "extinction"
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Climate Change and Its Effect on Species

In Climate Change and Its Effect on Species, discover the devastating impact of extreme heat in Australia on flying foxes. Thousands of these creatures died as a result of the intense heat waves caused by climate change. This phenomenon is a stark reminder of how rising temperatures are putting many species at risk of extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.

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The Last Days of the Neanderthals: When and Why Our Ancient Cousins Disappeared
The article "The Last Days of the Neanderthals: When and Why Our Ancient Cousins Disappeared" from BBC's HistoryExtra explores how and why Neanderthals vanished from the Earth. Archaeological evidence and genetic studies point to multiple factors, including climate change, competition with Homo sapiens, and interbreeding. Despite their extinction, Neanderthal DNA still lives on in modern humans.
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Is Coffee in Danger of Disappearing?
The article "Is Coffee in Danger of Disappearing?" from BBC Science Focus explains how wild coffee plants are at high risk of extinction due to threats like climate change, pests, and deforestation. These wild plants are crucial for developing strong, disease-resistant coffee crops.
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Beavers Return to England After 400 years

Two beavers, a male and a female, are brought to a wetlands area in Shropshire for the first time since beavers were hunted to extinction in England 400 years earlier. The hope is that the beavers will breed and will cut down on the willow tree scrub that has been drying up the wetlands. This video is excerpted from BBC News.

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Whales: Tagging and Tracking 

In Whales: Tagging and Tracking, ecologist Ari Friedlander discusses how he tags whales to study their behavior. He aims to protect whales by making people care more about them. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Natural World: Humpback Whales — A Detective Story, a documentary about our relationship with whales and their future alongside us.

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Christmas Island: The March of the Red Crabs
In Christmas Island: The March of the Red Crabs, watch as millions of red crabs face an unexpected threat to their annual migration — yellow crazy ants, which were introduced to the island by humans. The ants disrupt the crabs' journey, potentially affecting the island's ecosystem and the crabs' survival. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Planet Earth II, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
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Investigating T. Rex’s Teeth
In Investigating T. Rex’s Teeth, Jack Horner, one of the world's most respected paleontologists, discusses how the teeth of T. rex were the wrong shape for it to be an effective predator. This video is excerpted from BBC's Horizon: T. Rex, Warrior or Wimp?, a documentary featuring interviews with T. rex experts from around the world and exploring the science behind the legend of the dinosaur we love to hate.
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Frankenstein's Monster Would Destroy Humanity in 4,000 Years
The article "Frankenstein's Monster Would Destroy Humanity in 4,000 Years" from BBC Science Focus explores a hypothetical scenario where Frankenstein's monster and a mate compete with humans for resources.
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Why Small Dinosaurs Could Be a Big Danger to Humans
The article "Why Small Dinosaurs Could Be a Big Danger to Humans" from BBC Science Focus is a fascinating look at which dinosaurs would be the biggest threat if they lived today. While massive meat-eaters like Tyrannosaurus look scary, the smaller, feathered dinosaurs could be even more dangerous due to their speed, smarts, and sharp claws.
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Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction
The article "Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction" from BBC's Discover Wildlife highlights critically endangered species, including the vaquita porpoise and the black and chestnut eagle. It explores conservation efforts and the urgent need to protect these species from habitat loss, pollution, and poaching.
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Earth's Epic Comebacks
In Earth's Epic Comebacks, geologist Iain Stewart explores how Earth's history of disasters has shaped life and sparked evolution. From dinosaurs thriving after a mass extinction to bacteria surviving an ice age, Earth has always found a balance between stability and chaos. Now, humans are changing the climate and marking a new era called the Anthropocene. The question is: can we protect the planet that makes life so incredible? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
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The Dangers of Shark Finning: Why It’s Harmful to Sharks and the Oceans
The article "The Dangers of Shark Finning: Why It’s Harmful to Sharks and the Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife discusses the severe impact of shark finning, a practice where sharks are killed for their fins and used in shark fin soup. The demand for this luxury dish, mostly in China, is rapidly growing, pushing many shark species to the brink of extinction.