extinction

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Beavers are native to the British mainland but they were hunted to extinction in the 16th Century.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The countries that are party to the CMS are legally obliged to protect species listed as at risk of extinction, conserve and restore their habitats, prevent obstacles to migration and cooperate with other range states.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

This time, we’re seeing the actor’s answer to “The Studio,” only instead of satirizing the industry’s artistically cheapening franchise obsession, it warns of the full extinction of originality by way of ChatGPT.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

We’re suffering a similar bird crisis today, “a slow-motion extinction trend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Twenty-two thousand species are currently at risk of extinction.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh