Rare and endangered species reports

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News regarding recent research on rare and endangered species.

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15th Feb 2007 07:09 AM

Only 250 to 400 individuals remain and live off the coast of Mexico. Photo.

15th Feb 2007 07:07 AM

The Ivory-billed woodpecker (not seen in 50 years) may be making a last stand near Florida River. Photo.

15th Feb 2007 07:05 AM

China will continue to search for the now presumed extinct Baiji Dolphin - not seen since 2004. Photos.

15th Feb 2007 06:41 AM

The first shipment of Noah's Ark's Tasmanian devils leaves Tasmania destined for mainland breeding programs.

15th Feb 2007 06:39 AM

Rare lion cubs culled by zoo as the resources to care for them are lacking. Photos.

15th Feb 2007 06:26 AM

Indonesia's orangutan population has declined by over 40 percent in the last ten years. Photo.

15th Feb 2007 05:58 AM

Hot on the heels of Japan catching the frill shark, now a deep sea goblin shark has been caught in Japan. Photo.

15th Feb 2007 05:53 AM

The frill, or eel shark is rarely seen. Japanese fishermen have managed to capture one alive. Video clip.

15th Feb 2007 05:23 AM

Veteran bird researcher John Young has discovered the new and rare "blue fronted fig parrot".

15th Feb 2007 05:17 AM

In the face of declining tree habitat, conservationists are building specialised roosting towers for bats in North America. Photos.