Category: The Human Race

Humans are changing fire patterns, and it’s threatening 4,403 species with extinction

In a major new paper published in Science, we reveal how changes in fire activity threaten more than 4,400 species across the globe with extinction. This includes 19% of birds, 16% of mammals, 17% of dragonflies and 19% of legumes that are classified as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable.

Humans are changing fire patterns, and it’s threatening 4,403 species with extinction

We’ll Never See These Animals Again | Mother Jones

And things look dicey for a few more species.

Source: We’ll Never See These Animals Again | Mother Jones

Alistair Brownlee hauls brother Jonny over the line in dramatic triathlon finish

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee were brothers in arms at a dramatic finale of the World Triathlon Series as double Olympic champion Alistair hauled an exhausted Jonny over the line.

Source: Alistair Brownlee hauls brother Jonny over the line in dramatic triathlon finish