Rare Species

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Scops Owl Responsible for Mysterious Sounds on Principe Island–is it a New Species?

A long-elusive Scops-owl has been found on Principe Island off the coast of West Africa, and it may be a new species.  For almost ninety years, people wondered what kind of animal was calling during the night on Principe Island. In 1928, local islanders reported the presence of the small nocturnal bird, but were not able to confirm […]

Written by on August 9, 2016

Rare Animal Species are Vital to Ecosystem Functioning

When a rare animal species native to a biodiversity hotspot goes extinct, the entire ecosystem is at risk. The loss of a rare animal species has cascading effects on ecosystems, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute of Amazonian Research in Manaus, Brazil. Rare species occupy important environmental niches. These species often make specialized contributions to the […]

Written by on May 9, 2016