extinction
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The biggest risks to birds come from the climate: “Two-thirds of North American birds are at increasing risk of extinction from global temperature rise,” the society reported — a threat that wind power can ameliorate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
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
Turner’s subsequent land purchases were linked to efforts to grow the bison population, which came close to extinction in the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
Others believe the driftings of the continents may have produced at least some of the Earth’s various extinction events.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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