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Madagascar's radiated tortoise threatened with extinction

A team of biologists from the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) and Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reported today that Madagascar's radiated tortoise - considered one of the most beautiful tortoise species ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Invasive amphibians, reptiles in Florida outnumber world

Florida has the world's worst invasive amphibian and reptile problem, and a new 20-year study led by a University of Florida researcher verifies the pet trade as the No. 1 cause of the species' introductions.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Big-eyed Borneo slow loris tagged for first time

Malaysian wildlife researchers have tagged a Bornean slow loris for the first time as part of efforts to find out more about the nocturnal primate known for its big eyes and rare toxic bite.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jul 17, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Illegal trade devastates Sumatran orangutan population, report says

Lack of law enforcement against illegal trade in Indonesia threatens the survival of orangutans and gibbons on Sumatra, a new study by the wildlife trade monitoring network TRAFFIC shows.

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 17, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Malaysia seizes endangered Madagascan tortoises

Malaysian authorities said Monday they had seized hundreds of critically endangered live tortoises bound for pet shops.

Biology / Ecology

created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0