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Leaves traces supposedly extinct rhinoceros in Sumatra
14/05/2013 10:31
In the region it was believed that the species no longer exist, are the footprints for tracking a family of orangutans.
Twelve penguins France, to Guatemala zoo
14/05/2013 10:29
With this, Guatemala gives an example to the world of their collaboration to save species that are endangered.
Smallest seahorse in US waters might get endangered protection
09/05/2013 13:04
A species of seahorse that's just an inch tall, the smallest in U.S. waters, appears to warrant endangered protection, the U.S. said Thursday in kicking off a year-long review process.
Found in seagrass beds in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as in the Atlantic off Florida and the Caribbean,...
Love and Old Age in Seahorses
09/05/2013 12:56
A new study of Hippocampus whitei (White's Seahorse) shows not only that seahorses are long lived, but it's the first study that showed seahorses pairing together over multiple seasons. So it may in fact be that H. whitei does in fact mate for life. Only 3 pairs had serial monogamy, but others in...
Seahorses, about to disappear
30/04/2013 11:02
They are one of the most fascinating animals from the sea, but could disappear in ten years because of traditional Chinese medicine. In Hong Kong, taking in soup or dissected to prepare potions against baldness or impotence.
Prof Jack Cohen opens new seahorse education area
03/04/2013 14:45
Easter Saturday was a very special day for Wool in Dorset, with the opening of the new Seahorse Display Area at Woolbridge Business Centre. Those who attended were thrilled to see the amazing displays of these curious creatures performing beautiful ballets in natural looking...