extinction

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The Canadian actor stars in the movie as a science teacher tasked with saving the world from extinction.

From BBC

It also helps scientists better understand ecosystems that existed just before the Triassic-Jurassic mass extinction, a major event linked to increased volcanic activity and climate disruption.

From Science Daily

The sport already faced extinction after the country's last track - Thornton Stadium in Kirkcaldy, Fife - closed last year.

From BBC

Their loss resulted in the species' complete extinction in the wild in Uganda.

From BBC

These animals are considered distant ancestors of modern birds and were the only dinosaur lineage to survive the mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic era 66 million years ago.

From Science Daily