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The Last of the Vaquitas

The Last of the Vaquitas

The Vaquita is vanishing — 2018 may be the species’ last year on this planet. If it could speak, what would a statement by the Vaquita look…
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Black-necked Stork: Near Threatened

Black-necked Stork: Near Threatened

The Black-necked Stork (scientific name: Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) is a thinly distributed species of stork endemic to the Indian…
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Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko: Least Concern

Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko: Least Concern

The ‘Satanic’ reference in its common name perhaps comes from its eyes (which can be red) and horn-like features above the eyes.
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Snowy Owl: Vulnerable

Snowy Owl: Vulnerable

The Snowy Owl (scientific name: Bubo scandiacus) is a large bird species of the Arctic.
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Vaquita: Critically Endangered

Vaquita: Critically Endangered

The Vaquita (Spanish for ‘little cow’), also known as Vaquita Marina, is one of the rarest species of marine mammals in the world.
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Wallace’s Golden Birdwing: Endangered

Wallace’s Golden Birdwing: Endangered

“On taking it out of my net and opening the glorious wings, my heart began to beat violently, the blood rushed to my head, and I felt much…
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Black Softshell Turtle: Extinct in the Wild

Black Softshell Turtle: Extinct in the Wild

The Black Softshell Turtle (scientific name: Nilssonia nigricans) is a fresh water turtle that has a conservation status of ‘Extinct in the…
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