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Two new frog species, and bat species discovered in Philippines
25th Feb 2007 05:52 AM
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| During nearly five years of implementation of the Threatened Species Program in the Philippines, two new frog species and a bat species have been discovered in the Philippines. |
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Hine's emerald dragonfly to be relocated for Interstate 355 extension
25th Feb 2007 05:30 PM
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| The dragonfly nearly stopped the interstate; now the interstate is shifting the dragonfly next to the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago. Photo. |
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Jaguar kills zookeeper in US
25th Feb 2007 06:47 PM
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| Experienced female zookeeper opened a door from the service area into the cage, then was attacked while zoo patrons watched. Photo. |
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Largest Colossal squid caught
22nd Feb 2007 07:07 PM
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| A colossal squid, caught in the Ross Sea off Antarctica dwarfs the previously largest known specimen, but is still barely half size by some estimates. Photos. |
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Several deep sea sharks added to IUCN Red List
22nd Feb 2007 07:10 PM
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| The World Conservation Union has added several deep sea shark species to it's Red List due to their being overfished. |
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New York City Concert in March to Benefit Bonobos
22nd Feb 2007 07:16 PM
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| Wynne Paris and Groovananda are set to perform in New York City on March 10th to raise awareness and funds in support of bonobo conservation. Photos. |
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Orangutans facing extinction within 20 years
22nd Feb 2007 07:20 PM
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| Orangutan numbers have nearly halved in the past 5 years, and 1000 animals a year are killed in order to capture their young for sale. Photo. |
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Northern flying squirrel to be removed from protection?
22nd Feb 2007 07:31 PM
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| Public comment is being sought on whether the northern flying squirrel should be removed from Endangered Species Act protection in West Virginia. Photo. |
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Wildlife biologist of the year - Matt Varner
22nd Feb 2007 07:43 PM
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| Matt Varner heads a multi-state peregrine falcon restoration program in the US, and has recently had a new species of mollusc named after him. Read on for more about this fascinating story... |
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Beetle mania in New Zealand
22nd Feb 2007 07:50 PM
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| The South Canterbury Museum is opening a new exhibit relating to the nation's beetles. With ten percent being endemic, and many being completely unique, NZ has much to show. Photo. |
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