Suriname: More New Species Found

In the South American country of Suriname, some 46 new species have been discovered by science. The link below is to an article on the discoveries.

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http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0124-hance_suriname_newspecies.html

Indonesia: Sumatran Elephant Facing Extinction

In Indonesia, the Sumatran Elephant is facing extinction, due to habitat loss. It would seem that is largely due to Palm plantations.

For more visit:
http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?203227