'Strange' marsupial giants roamed ancient Australia
More than 60 fossil specimens of palorchestids were examined, of varying geologic ages to characterize the function and evolution of their arms and legs.
Sep 16, 2019, 14:59 PM IST
Extinct giant burrowing bat fossil found in New Zealand
The teeth and bones of the animal, which lived 16 to 19 million years ago, were discovered near St Bathans in Central Otago where the scientists have been working for the past 16 years.
Jan 11, 2018, 14:25 PM IST
Believed extinct, nest of globally endangered turtle species spotted in Cambodia
Since 2007, a total of 378 nests have been protected and 8,528 hatchlings released.
Dec 20, 2017, 13:27 PM IST
Bamboo lemurs being pushed towards extinction due to climate change, warn researchers
According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only about 500 greater bamboo lemurs remaining in the wild.
Oct 30, 2017, 17:19 PM IST
Back from the dead? Feared extinct, Burmese star tortoise make appearance again
The medium-sized Burmese star tortoise is found only in Myanmar's central dry zone.
Oct 12, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
World Wildlife Day: A look at world's five most endangered species!
Human activity is slowly becoming a huge bane to the environment, also causing harm to animals.
Mar 03, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
