Galápagos Rail seen on island where Charles Darwin discovered it for first time in 200 years
The Galápagos Rail has returned after conservationists removed wild cat and rat populations that had driven out the bird ...
The Cool Down on MSN2d
Experts in shock after rediscovering rare species nearly 200 years after it went missing: 'Was thought to have been driven to extinction'
"This is a beautiful surprise." Experts in shock after rediscovering rare species nearly 200 years after it went missing: 'Was thought to have been driven to extinction' first appeared on The Cool ...
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Galápagos Rail Rediscovered On Floreana Island After Nearly 200 Years
The Galápagos rail (Laterallus spilonota), a small, elusive bird once believed extinct on Floreana Island, has been spotted again for the first time since Charles Darwin’s visit in 1835. This ...
Galápagos Island Bird Considered Extinct Seen After 190 Years
The Galapagos Rail had not been seen on this island since Charles Darwin's visit to the archipelago in 1835, until now.
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Galápagos Rail Returns To Floreana Island After 200 Years – Or Was It Hiding There All Along?
The Galápagos Rail ( Laterallus spilonota) is a ground-dwelling species that is extremely vulnerable to predators. The ...
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Species ‘Redlist:’ 1 in 4 Species Threatened With Extinction
More than 1 in 4 species assessed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature are facing extinction, according to a report released today. The group also noted some successes, including ...
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A bird last seen by Darwin 190 years ago reappears on a Galápagos island
These new sightings after 190 years are likely the result of efforts to eradicate invasive species on the island. The Galápagos rail (Laterallus spilonota) is a largely flightless bird and as ...
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ACES: Rail trails and species survival
As we approach World Wildlife Day on March 3, it is important to acknowledge that any species’ survival depends on a suitable ecosystem, one that is interconnected with all the resources needed ...