The passenger pigeon, the most abundant bird species in North America for thousands of years, became extinct by human hands in a geologic heartbeat. Its story remains relevant to conservation ...

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with corrected information about Stanley Temple’s 2013 TEDx Talk and Revive & Restore’s partnership with the Applied Ecological Institute, Stratifyx and UW ...

This extinct bird might be the key to restoring the biosphere. From the wooly mammoth to the passenger pigeon, extinct species once maintained the balance of the earth’s delicate ecosystems. But human ...

The pigeon family includes over 300 species worldwide, ranging from familiar city dwellers to rare tropical birds. Notable members include: Pigeons have compact bodies, short legs, and small heads ...

The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a poignant example of what happens when the interests of man clash with the interests of nature. It is believed that this species once constituted 25 to 40 ...

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