#Extinction
Science & Technology | Science
Dinosaur Asteroid Hit Worst Case Place
We all know the story: 66 million years ago, a giant asteroid crashed into Earth, killing off three-quarters of all species, including most of the dinosaurs. Researchers suspect that the impact caused the extinction by kicking up a cloud of dust and tiny
News | Interesting Links
$110,000 given to San Diego zoo to help save northern white rhino - LA Times
A Los Angeles-based philanthropic organization is providing money to help San Diego's Frozen Zoo find ways to bring the northern white rhino back from the brink of extinction, zoo officials announced Thursday.
Pets & Animals | Animals!
Sixth-Remaining Northern White Rhino Dies : DNews
Angalifu, a northern white rhino housed at the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, has died of old age at 44. With his death the subspecies draws closer to extinction, as only five remain.
Pets & Animals | Animals
On the Frontlines of the Rhino 'Genocide': Saving A Species on the Brink
In the debut episode of "A Broad Abroad" Yahoo Travel Editor-in-Chief Paula Froelich traveled to South Africa to spend time with the men and women fighting to stop rhino poaching.
Pets & Animals | Animals
The Last Known Passenger Pigeon Died 100 Year Ago Today - Here Are 9 Other Animals That Were Hunted To Extinction
The last known passenger pigeon, named Martha, died 100 years ago today at the Cincinnati Zoo. She was 29.