Conservation News for the week of June 1, 2018
Cloning
The article discussing the cloning of the Tasmanian Tiger discusses how close scientist are getting to resurrecting this species. It can be found here.
Here is another article from National Geographic discussing cloning of the Tasmanian Tiger here.
Another article discussing de-extinction https://www.avclub.com/science-finds-a-way-to-bring-back-extinct-animals-1826247517here.
Golden Lion Tamarin
This article discusses the use of wildlife corridors and helping to not only revive the Golden Lion Tamarin but the environment as well and can be read here.
Here you can learn more about Golden Lion Tamarins.
Giant Salamanders in China
Apparently, the Giant Salamander, the world’s largest amphibian, has been hunted to near extinction. Article discussing this tragic tale can be read here.
You can read more about these amphibians here.
The Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund can be found here.
Rhino Pregnant
Here is the article discussing the latest in the pregnant White Rhinoceros through artificial insemination.