extinction
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An official at the State Organisation for Turkmen Horses told AFP the breed was "on the brink of extinction", hailing the "interest" that has been shown from the country's leaders.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Male-female pair bonding is in no danger of extinction.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
"Natterjack toads are on the verge of extinction and it's vital we understand ways to protect and boost the populations that remain."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
A victim of government-sanctioned culling, trigger-happy farmers and rising road traffic, by 2002 the Iberian lynx was on the verge of extinction, with just 94 cats left in their natural habitat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
One scientist believes they might someday starve whales to extinction.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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