REVIEW
The Greatest Extinction Event in 66 Million Years? Contextualising Anthropogenic Extinctions

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In our new article just out we examine the current extinction event in the context of the longer fossil record. We conclude it is likely the greatest event in the last 66 million years

doi.org/10.1111/gcb....

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Great to see my first Beefly of the year today! #BeeFlyWatch

I’m aiming to increase my species count on @inaturalist.bsky.social by 500 this year so was great to see this amazing caterpillar on a recent trip to Exeter

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I often see this cat sat here on my way to work. Seems an odd spot but I think I’ve figured it out. The cabinet kicks out a fair amount of heat. Is this an example of individuals adjusting their behaviour to microclimatic conditions?