The Mesozoic Era extinctions formed the world as we know it today. Read about what caused them and which animals survived.

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The tragic deaths are a sad example of a concerning surge in death ... Chris St Lawrence “We are seeing more animals in our waters, which could be an indication that we’re just going to ...

These animals, often teetering on the edge of extinction, are scattered across different ecosystems—hidden in dense forests, isolated islands, or deep oceans. Conservationists worldwide are working ...