31st May 2010
Rebecca Morelle Science reporter with BBC News recently joined the Durrell team in the Dominican Republic, attempting to track down one of the most strange and ancient mammals in the world - the Hispaniolan solenodon. Read the full reports below and log on again tomorrow to find out what the search revealed.
Part 1
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10146397.stm
Part 2
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10147688.stm
Photo - Hispaniolan Solenodon Credit Jose Nunez
Post comments on this article |
Jump to latest post |
In the field
Projects, regions, blog, Madagascar25
Training
Our approach, network, education, courses
Wildlife park
Visit, animal collection, map, site hire
Animals
Mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles, search
Popular pages
How to help
Join, adopt an animal, fundraising, volunteer
Shop
Books, clothing, DVDs, games & toys, gifts
About
The people, the trust, conservation
Kids
Birthday parties, dodo club, fun factsheets, activities
Our picks
After eleven years of waiting rare Iguanas breed again at Durrell
For the first time in eleven years, the rare Lesser Antillean iguanas at Durrell Wildlife Park have successfully bred, ... Read More »