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Protection for 'weirdest' species
Topic Started: Jan 16 2007, 11:08 PM (49 Views)
Timetrvlr
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Protection for 'weirdest' species
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Baby slender loris (Image: ZSL)
Clinging on to existence, a baby slender loris (Image: ZSL)


A conservation programme for some of the world's most bizarre and unusual creatures has been launched by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL).

Species like the bumblebee bat and the pygmy hippopotamus will be protected under the Evolutionary Distinct and Globally Endangered (Edge) project.

The scheme targets animals with unique evolutionary histories that are facing a real risk of extinction.

The ZSL says many of these species are ignored by existing conservation plans.

The Society defines Edge animals as having few close relatives, genetically distinct, and require immediate action to save them from extinction.

Rest of Story at BBC
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Kahu
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Well, we certainly do learn something new every day on WWS :):
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:kitti: :kitti:

Hi Timetrvir and Kahu:

I think that little guy or gal..........is really a cutie. :love: We certainly do learn lots of new things here at WWS.
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