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Blue iguana breeding success

15th Feb 2007 05:09 AM

The blue iguana is the world's most endangered lizard and the species is not expected to survive in the wild for any more than 10 years... read about this fascinating captive breeding success.

Two eastern quolls spotted after 43 year absence

15th Feb 2007 04:59 AM

Two Eastern quolls have been spotted on the outskirts of Sydney after the last known specimen disappeared from the mainland 43 years ago - on 31 January 1963.

US Bush Administration being sued for failing to protect sea otters

15th Feb 2007 07:12 AM

The US Bush Administration is being sued by The Center for Biological Diversity for failing to protect sea otters. Photo.

Whooping cranes follow light aircraft in order to re-learn migration patterns

15th Feb 2007 07:14 AM

Sixth year of training cranes using light aircraft. Photo.

First captive-born Sumatran rhino in 112 years flies to Indonesia

15th Feb 2007 08:12 PM

Andalas, the first captive-born Sumatran rhino in 112 years is heading back to Indonesia to participate in a breeding program.

Cave-dwelling salamander endangered

15th Feb 2007 07:54 AM

Cave-dwelling Jollyville Plateau salamander may make endangered list in Texas, USA.

Nepalese freshwater dolphins (susu) practically extinct

15th Feb 2007 07:50 AM

Less than 30 susu remain and with localised overfishing and dam constructions, the outlook for these is poor.

Pygmy possum on the way out

15th Feb 2007 07:45 AM

From 300 to 7, from 30 to 2 - the plight of Australia's pygmy possum populations in the face of global warming.

Captive breeding success story - the Bald Eagle

15th Feb 2007 07:43 AM

Bald eagle set to come off the Endangered Species List - following implementation of a successful recovery plan. Photo.

Factors combining to wipe out mountain pygmy possum

15th Feb 2007 07:40 AM

An even more comprehensive report on the plight of Australia's pygmy possum - how much longer can it hang on? Photo.