Russians rally for water mammal (BBC) - Democratic Underground

eppur_se_muova

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Fri Jun-09-06 04:42 PM
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Russians rally for water mammal (BBC)

Russian conservationists have launched a campaign to save the Russian desman - a small semi-aquatic mammal similar to the muskrat.

Scientists say Russian desman numbers have halved in the past 30 years. The 20cm-long creature is unique to Russia, inhabiting ponds and river banks.

Wildlife expert Gennady Khakhin blamed the decline on the growth of riverside cottages and poachers using nylon nets.
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Russian desman numbers are estimated at just 35,000.
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The animal is one of the oldest mammals in Eurasia. It has a long snout, thick fur and webbed feet.

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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5065428.stm

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Fri Jun-09-06 05:20 PM
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1. good. animals need all the friends they can get.

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