In 1929, the hunting of chinchillas – a rodent endemic to South America – was banned, as a century of ruthless harvesting had rendered the species “commercially extinct.” What was the upshot?

Chinchillas are currently protected under the Washington Convention, and it is prohibited to capture and trade wild chinchillas for commercial purposes.

Colossal Squid is the world's largest squid. It's known for its huge size and long tentacles. This large marine creature is ...