Article Archive for 10 April 2006

New species of Loriculus camiguinensus & Apomys camiguinensis discovered
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Posted in Discovery on 10 April 2006
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eurekalert.org Striking, color illustration of new parrot and mouse. Both these animals are endemic (found only there) to Camiguin Island in the Philippines. The growing realization that this tiny island is rich in biodiversity has made it a global priority for conservation. Illustration by Michael Skakuj, Courtesy of The Field Museum Extract: Scientists have discovered [...]