World's mammals in crisis; one-fourth face extinction
Monday, October 6, 2008 - 07:49
in Paleontology & Archaeology
From majestic African elephants to tiny and often unappreciated rodents, mammals on Earth are in a state of crisis. One in four mammal species on Earth is being pushed to extinction, according to the Global Mammal Assessment, the most comprehensive assessment of the world's mammals. read more
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