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CALIFORNIA CONDOR SAVED FROM EXTINCTION
In 1914 passenger pigeon went extinct following the death of Martha in Cincinnati Zoo, over 100 years later more than 500 bird species are facing risk of extinction, finds research study- In 1963, officials counted just 417 nesting pairs of bald eagles as DDT drove them toward extinction. 44 years later, 9,789 pairs helped secure national symbol delisting
- In 1996, Endeavour released a coffee-table-size package that inflated into a 46-foot antenna; the tennis-court-size structure worked for several hours in space
- In 1987, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured 27 wild California condors to save them from extinction. 32 years later, the recovery program hatched its 1,000th chick, marking one of North America’s greatest wildlife recoveriesCalifornia condors faced extinction with only twenty-seven birds remaining. Conservationists captured all remaining birds for a successful ...01 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- 8,500-year-old handmade scallop bead found 68 km from California coast became evidence that marine shell ornaments were reaching inland communities thousands of years agoAn 8,500-year-old handmade bead carved from giant rock scallop shell has been found about 68 km inland in southeastern Monterey County, Cal...01 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- In 1966, scientists wiped out almost every insect on tiny islands in Florida. Within days, wildlife began returningEcologists Daniel Simberloff and Edward O. Wilson conducted a groundbreaking experiment in 1966. They removed nearly all arthropods from ti...31 Aug, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- 7-month-old baby was trapped in a burning Stockton, California apartment in 2018, then 8-month-old pit bull Sasha alerted her mother and dragged her to safetyA pit bull named Sasha alerted her family to a house fire. The quick-thinking dog then dragged a baby to safety by her diaper. Flames engul...31 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- In 2020, Stanford's radiative cooling technology reached a California supermarket roof; panels were estimated to save 15% to 20% energy, while a Tempe bus shelter film was reported 30°F coolerNew technology allows surfaces to cool themselves under direct sunlight. This innovation reflects sunlight and radiates heat into outer spa...31 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Where is Tropical Storm Karina now? Powerful 145 mph hurricane sparks concern for Mexico and Southern CaliforniaTropical storm Karina latest update: Where is the powerful 145 mph Category 4 hurricane now? Karina is moving west across the Pacific, far ...31 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- 'Part of Florida could be underwater in next 40 years': Elon Musk says massive geoengineering may be needed or ' it will be game over' for humansElon Musk raises concerns that relying solely on sustainable energy might not avert extinction events. He advocates for innovative solution...30 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
- A 1994 study placed tire reefs in concrete canals in California and Arizona; invertebrate densities tripled, and fish densities rose 20-fold near reefsConcrete canals, while conserving water, harmed aquatic ecosystems. Researchers tested old tires to create habitats for canal wildlife. Inv...30 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- In 1946, imported beetles were released against toxic St. Johnswort in northern California; by 1957, the weed had fallen to less than 1% of its former abundanceBy the 1940s, European Klamathweed had established itself as a major rangeland threat in California. To combat this invasive species, leaf ...30 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- An engineering mistake in 1905 accidentally created California’s largest lake — and it changed the desert foreverIn 1905, an engineering blunder redirected the Colorado River into a desert basin, unintentionally giving rise to California's Salton Sea. ...29 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- At 13, she invented a device that can detect a fire before it starts. Meet California girl whose life-saving creation was triggered by a tragedyA young innovator from California, developed an AI-driven device to detect fire hazards early. This invention was inspired by witnessing a ...27 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...26 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2017, USGS and MIT researchers dated a magma pulse to 251.9 million years ago. 9 years later, it links to Earth's worst extinctionEarth faced its worst extinction event around 252 million years ago. Volcanic activity in the Siberian Traps is the leading explanation for...25 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- In 1901, a Stanford graduate accidentally found mysterious bones in California. His discovery helped reveal a lost world of 600 ancient speciesIn a fascinating turn of events, geologist William Warren Orcutt uncovered ancient animal bones within asphalt deposits, revealing a captiv...24 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- California tightens tire rules: New standards could save drivers money but eliminate many tiresThe California regulatory board has officially sanctioned fresh guidelines aimed at enhancing replacement tire energy efficiency. Stricter ...19 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
- In 1999, a gangster landed in a California forest for a new life. Years later, he helped save America’s largest land birds from extinctionAnthony Prieto has made a remarkable shift from gang life to passionate conservation work. He now volunteers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlif...19 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
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