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Natural Disasters Could Wipe Out 3,000 Species, Study Says

January 16, 2025

A new study says thousands of creatures face extinction from natural disasters like hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Some of these species are already in peril from human-caused events like deforestation and urbanization, which have dwindled their numbers and forced them to live in smaller, restricted areas that are literal danger zones. Watch the video to learn more and see one of the tiny creatures that could disappear with a single volcanic eruption.

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