Extinction Courses and Certifications

Extinction: Biology, Biodiversity, and the Biosphere (Live Online)

33 ratings at CourseHorse

This course examines extinction as a defining force in Earth’s history, from early scientific theories to today’s biodiversity crisis.

• CourseHorse
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• $335.00

American Museum of Natural History

Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

68 ratings at Coursera

Explore dinosaur evolution, paleobiology, and extinction through expert insights, field discoveries, and lab analyses. Gain hands-on experience investigating fossils and learn about cutting-edge research methods.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Is Extinction a Flaw

Explore the K/Pg impact, dinosaur extinction, and how mass extinctions contribute to biodiversity. Discover the fascinating world of vertebrate paleontology and its relevance to understanding ecosystem changes over time.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Ice Age Australia - A Journey Through Time and Extinction

Explore Australia's prehistoric megafauna, ancient migrations, and "Australia's Serengeti" with palaeontologist Gilbert Price as he uncovers the secrets of Ice Age Australia and its extinct giants.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ice Age Australia - A Journey Through Time and Extinction

Explore Australia's prehistoric megafauna, ancient migrations, and "Australia's Serengeti" with palaeontologist Gilbert Price. Discover how past ecosystems responded to climate change and shaped modern Australia.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

Drawn to Extinction - Depicting the Thylacine

Explore the thylacine's extinction, its portrayal in art and science, and how colonial ideals shaped our understanding of Australian mammals. Gain insights into museum practices and their impact on wildlife perception.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

The Cactus Hunters - Desire and Extinction in the Illicit Succulent Trade

Explore the paradoxical world of succulent collectors engaging in illicit trade, threatening species they love. Uncover complex motivations beyond profit, delving into desire and anxiety shaping plant futures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution Soup

Demise of the Giant Deer - Evolution and Extinction of Megaloceros Giganteus

Explore the fascinating world of the Giant Deer (Megaloceros) with Dr. Roman Croitor, uncovering its evolution, relationship with ancient humans, and ultimate extinction across Eurasia during the Pleistocene era.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

American Museum of Natural History

Evolution: A Course for Educators

330 ratings at Coursera

Explore evolutionary relationships, genetics, and selection processes. Learn to integrate evolutionary science into classrooms, addressing misconceptions and using museum resources.

• Coursera
• 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

TED

The Dawn of De-Extinction - Are You Ready?

Explore the controversial topic of de-extinction with Stewart Brand. Discover the technology and biology behind reviving extinct species, and consider the ethical implications of this groundbreaking possibility.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Thomas Evans

The Great Dying: Permian-Triassic Extinction Event and Its Impact on Dinosaur Evolution

Explore the Permian-Triassic extinction event, its causes, and its crucial role in dinosaur evolution. Uncover the rapid demise of vertebrate life and its far-reaching consequences.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How to Clone a Mammoth - The Science of De-Extinction - With Beth Shapiro

Explore the science of de-extinction, its feasibility, and ethical implications. Learn about ancient DNA, genetic diversity, and the potential revival of extinct species like mammoths.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Permian-Triassic Mayhem: Earth's Largest Mass Extinction

Explore Earth's largest mass extinction through Arctic Canada's geological record. Uncover the lead-up, catastrophe, and aftermath of the Permian-Triassic event with insights from sedimentary sequences and fossil evidence.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SciShow

That Time Our Ancestors Almost Went Extinct - The Near Extinction of Homo Erectus

Explores evidence suggesting Homo erectus population dropped to around 1,000 individuals nearly a million years ago, examining our ancestors' brush with extinction and its implications for human evolution.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

Extinction of Mainland and Island Mammoth Populations in Alaska 6,000 Years Ago

Explore new research on mammoth extinctions in Arctic North America, including the final demise of a population on St. Paul Island, Alaska, 6000 years ago.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video