| U.S. turns its attention to saving the unlovely species as well |
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| Written by DAVID A. FAHRENTHOLD, Washington Post | |
| Monday, 29 June 2009 | |
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When it began compiling lists of threatened and endangered animals and plants more than 35 years ago, the U.S. government gave itself the same mandate as Noah's Ark: Save everything. Read more...
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