"Éveiller les consciences", c'est l'objectif du photographe Tim Flach, qui publie un ouvrage pour rendre hommage aux espèces animales menacées et rappeler l'urgence d'agir pour les sauver. De manière symbolique, le livre a été intitulé "En danger" (Portraits de la vie sauvage en voie de disparition en français), une réalité qui résonne tristement dans les

A life-sized bronze statue of the extinct Mauritian dodo (Raphus cucullatus) on Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Mauritius.

A drying climate caused a mass extinction among plants, but paved the way for the ancestors of modern reptiles, mammals, and birds.

Art: Fall down mountains, just don't fall on me | http://flic.kr/p/4KQ28g Abstract A new giant pterosaur, Hatzegopteryx thambema, nov.gen., nov.sp., from the Maastrichtian Densuy-Ciula Formation of Romania is remarkable for its very large size (estimated wing span S12 m) and for the robustness of its large skull, which may have been nearly 3 m long. The stout skull bones contrast with the usually thin and slender skull elements of other pterosaurs, and raise the question of how the weight of the skull was reduced in order to make flight possible. The answer probably lies in the very peculiar internal structure of the bones, which consists of a dense network of very thin trabeculae enclosing small alveoli. This structure is reminiscent of expanded polystyrene and, like it, probably combined strength with lightness. Derivatio nominis: Generic name from the Hatzeg (or Hat¸eg) basin of Transylvania, where the type specimen was collected, and pteryx, Greek for wing. Specific name from thambema, Greek for monster, alluding to the monstrous size of this pterosaur Buffetaut, E., Grigorescu, D., and Csiki, Z. 2002. A new giant pterosaur with a robust skull from the latest Cretaceous of Romania. Naturwissenschaften. 89(4): 180-184. DOI: 10.1007/s00114-002-0307-1 http://www.geo.edu.ro/sgr/mod/downloads/PDF/Buffetaut-Natwiss-2002.pdf Buffetaut, E., Grigorescu, D. and Csiki, Z. 2003. Giant azhdarchid pterosaurs from the terminal Cretaceous of Transylvania (western Romania), Geological Society, London, Special Publications 217: 91-104. DOI: 10.1144/​GSL.SP.2003.217.01.09

Nearly a quarter billion years ago an otter-sized, armored, platypus-faced, marine reptile paddled in tropical lagoons on the shores of islands that would become southern China. This weird species is part of a diverse lineage that was restricted to a few million years and those tropical lagoons.

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It has long been believed that the hearing bone called the stapes, one of the smallest bones in the ancestors of mammals, shows no differences between species.

As a birder, it's a necessity to find passion in those birds around you, among them some of the coolest, rarest, and most interesting specie...

Set an ethereal and breathtaking scene with the lovely Memento Moooi Medley Area Rug by Moooi Carpets. Please Note: Due to the nature of the material, Saxony polyamide (nylon) rugs may appear slightly different in color than shown. Moooi Carpets has created this unique area rug with endless creativity and care. The gorgeous, abstract area rug features an artistic design that marries fluffy and whimsical clouds with flora, fauna, extinct animals, insects, and more. Available in a dawn, twilight, or dusk color scheme and your choice of a round or rectangular carpet, this rug is sure to completely transform your home. This low-maintenance nylon area rug is sure to tie your dining room, bedroom, or living room together effortlessly. This low-maintenance rug is as chic and sophisticated as any delicate, cumbersome design - without all the fussy restrictions. Vacuum your rug often to prevent dry soiling. See Moooi's Care & Cleaning Guide for stain treatment tips.

This is my illustration of the now extinct Bishop's O' O' for the 'Ghost of Gone Birds' exhibition and will be available at the shows as a 21x21 cm screen print of 20 on wood and a 42x42 cm Giclee print of 40 on a 310g fine art felt paper. The aim is to help raise awareness and money for bird preservation societies so that hopefully we can stop more species of bird from becoming extinct. The first of a number of Ghost shows start this week at the Liverpool School of Art and Design on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th May. Over 80 artists and designers are taking part in the project including Ralph Steadman, Jamie Hewlett and many more.

A dinosaur-era freshwater plant from Spain has just been identified as the world's oldest-known flowering plant.

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Results from the #paleostream! Dendrerpeton, Mamenchisaurus and Magnadapis (being hunted by Eoentelodon, another #MonkeyCruise piece)

Study shows 571 species wiped out, and scientists say figure is likely to be big underestimate