Big animals

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Mar 01, 2024, 15:44 PM IST

Size matters? Biggest and smallest animal species at greater risk of extinction, says study

Large vertebrates – or animals with a backbone – are often fished, hunted, trapped, poached or killed as unintentional bycatch.

Sep 19, 2017, 11:09 AM IST

Big animals declining rapidly, warn experts

The world's largest mammals are declining rapidly and preventing their extinction will require bold political action and financial commitments from nations worldwide, experts have warned.

Aug 06, 2016, 20:28 PM IST

Big animals' extinction can hasten climate change

With the big animals gone forever, climate change could get worse, according to a new study.

Dec 19, 2015, 09:45 AM IST