Lizards, rodent, frog added to endangered list

A rare tree frog found only in central Panama could soon croak its last, as deforestation and infection push the species toward extinction, an environmental group said Tuesday. Full Story »

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Topics: Environment
Member Tags: Endangered species, The great extinction, Ecology
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Nov 24, 2009 - 1:10 PM PST
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Nov 25, 2009 - 11:19 PM PST

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by Dwight Rousu - Nov. 25, 2009

As human overpopulation and reckless destruction of the ecosystems continued, stories such as this can hope to provide awareness of the need for changes.

“When you name a new species you’re attached to it, and when that species disappears so quickly it’s impossible not to have feelings associated with ... More »

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