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Discover how crocodiles survived two mass extinctions thanks to their flexible diets and habitats, according to research.

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For scientists and conservationists, knowing how species survive planetary crises can lead to more effective protection of vulnerable species.

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Colossal Biosciences, an American biotechnology company, announced the "de-extinction" of the dire wolf, a prehistoric wolf ...

New discoveries shed light on an ancient human species and its evolutionary links to modern humans. Stephen Chester, ...

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