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2013-05-19T09:50:33Z

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World's most distinct mammals and amphibians mapped

2013-05-18T06:57:53Z

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Scientists have developed the first map of the world's most unique and most endangered mammals and amphibians.

The map highlights the fact that only a fraction of the areas identified as critical for the conservation of these species are protected.

Among the species highlighted by the map are the Mexican salamander, the Sunda pangolin and the black and white ruffed Lemur.
The research is published in the journal Plos One.
The Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) project has been developed by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to highlight species that are both distinctive and under severe threat.
The map highlights the regions of the world where the highest concentrations of these species occur and which should be priorities for conservation efforts.

“If you look at mammals, if you look at just evolutionary history, the species that are more different from all others, the deep rooted ones tend to be in South America,“ Prof Jonathan Baillie, Director of Conservation at ZSL told BBC News.

“But if you incorporate threat, then the focus changes to South East Asia and the reason is that land conversion has been so rapid there due to things like palm oil that a lot of these species are highly threatened - they come up to the top when you add threat as a variable.“
Pangolin The Sunda Pangolin is a culinary delicacy in South East Asia while its scales are used in Chinese medicine

As well as highlighting the fact that the priority areas for mammals and amphibians are different, the map also underlines how little of the areas that are identified as priorities for these distinct creatures are protected. Only 5% of the regions that are priorities for mammals are conserved, and just 15% for amphibians.

“We've tried to draw attention to a range of species that are on the verge of extinction, that most people haven't heard of or are doing anything about,“ said Prof Baillie.

“So something like a pangolin a beautiful creature the size of a small dog, it has scales all over its body and lives in trees - it's taken for the Chinese medicinal trade.“

Other obscure creatures making it onto the map include Madagascar's black and white ruffed lemur, which is threatened by loss of its forest habitat due to logging and mining.

Amphibians are suffering a “terrifying“ rate of extinction say the researchers, making them the most threatened vertebrates in the world. The Mexican salamander or axolotl is being threatened by expanding cities, pollution and invasive fish species which eat their young.

While many of the survival issues facing species highlighted on the map are extremely challenging, sometimes small changes can make a big difference.

Prof Baillie highlights the example of a small worm like amphibian from Kenya called the Sagalla caecilian.
Salamander The map should help focus conservations efforts for amphibians like the Mexican salamander

“It was just losing its habitat because the native trees were taken, so we've started a programme of replanting the native trees and 6,000 have been replanted and the areas where they have their strongholds are now being protected.“

“That kind of simple action can ensure that those species can be there hopefully for hundred of years to come.“

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2013-05-17T09:50:56Z

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As proven by the Brian Urlacher drama back in March, dealing with veteran players in contract talks is a slippery slope at best. The Chicago Bears didn't handle it to the liking of everybody, but most media and experts agreed they made a sound business decision and stuck to it. More such decisions may loom in the near future for the charter franchise. Corner Charles Tillman becomes a free agent in 2014. He comes off last season having reached his second consecutive Pro Bowl. Defensive end Julius Peppers meanwhile made his eighth, third since joining Chicago in 2010. His 11.5 sacks were the most he's had since 2008. The problem is the Bears sit in a period of transition. Their new general manager Phil Emery has his own ideas about how the team should operate and early signs say it can't involve too many veterans. This makes even top talents like Tillman and Peppers expendable. The question is will the Bears keep them or send them elsewhere?
Since Tillman is the best corner Chicago has it isn't likely the team will move him. Peppers on the other hand is an interesting idea. At age 33 most believe he is over the hill. However, to certain teams he is a perfect bargaining chip. The Redskins fit that mold. Their options in terms of roster upgrade are very limited heading into 2013. An NFL salary cap sanction has robbed them of $18 million in spending money and their trade for Robert Griffin III in the last draft has left them without a first round pick until 2015. Until these factors change Washington is left trying to think up creative answers to their problems. Among the biggest is their pass rush. The Redskins managed just 32 sacks last season. Losing their best outside linebacker Brian Orakpo had lots to do with it. Getting him back should help, but for how long? No one can know how the injury will impact his return, and worse yet he is a free agent next year. With no first round pick or extra cash to find an answer, they are left with finding a short-term bargain. Peppers is one they may like. Though older he hasn't slowed down. He plays equally well against the run and pass and is a top notch locker room leader. Chicago needs draft picks and while Washington can't give up their second round choice they could part with a third and maybe a sixth or seventh. The Redskins could then restructure Peppers' hefty contract to push his cap hit a few seasons down when they will have much more money to spare.
Finding perfect solutions to problems is almost never possible. The Washington Redskins need pass rush help, especially if Brian Orakpo plans to leave next year. Julius Peppers won't solve their long-term problems, but he could hold the fort until they find someone who can.
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2013-05-17T09:49:09Z

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Walkthrough:The Empireo 9-6

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Catherine (character)

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 *Catherine admits to having a sweet tooth, though the only food she is shown to order in the game is the Summer Squash Pasta from [[Chrono Rabbit]].
 **This is also inconsistant with the story. It is crucially implied that only Vincent and Boss can see her, although it is implied the waiter/waitress at Chrono Rabbit can also see and hear her.
 *She has a tendency to give violent love bites, which Vincent has to cover up with bandages to hide.
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