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Posted Thu Jan 1 2009: from Science Daily (US): Killer Mice Bring Albatross Population Closer To Extinction http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1230818213 The critically endangered Tristan albatross (Diomedea dabbenena) has suffered its worst breeding season ever, according to research by the RSPB (BirdLife in the UK). The number of chicks making it through to fledging has decreased rapidly, and it is now five times lower than it should be because introduced predatory mice are eating the chicks alive on Gough island -- the bird's only home and a South Atlantic territory of the United Kingdom.... "Unsustainable numbers are being killed on land and at sea. Without major conservation efforts, the Tristan Albatross will become extinct". [Read more stories about: invasive species, albatross] This item will appear in our PANIQuiz! New!: Your Quips: Emajor says: "You're quoting Coleridge at a time like this?" Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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