extinction
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During his lifetime, he amassed two million acres of land across nine states, most of which he maintained for ecological preservation, including resurrecting bison populations from the brink of extinction.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Just a few years ago, the industry had looked like it was on the brink of extinction after the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Forty-four percent of the world's coral species face extinction, mainly due to climate change, the International Union for Conservation of Nature estimated in 2024.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
According to London Zoo, Asiatic lion populations once ranged in areas including Turkey, across Asia to eastern India but were hunted to near extinction.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
They huddled close together and Gran whispered stories of olden times, before magic had been stamped out and magical creatures driven to extinction.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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