61. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Protection The gnatcatcher was listed as a threatened species under the federal EndangeredSpecies Act (ESA mammal within a unique family of rodents, more closely http://sandiegole.fws.gov/pages/habitat.htm

Division of Law Enforcement San Diego Endangered Wildlife Habitat Concerns Southern California is home to several species of endangered plants and animals. Listed below are some of the more noteworthy species facing extinction in southern California. For more information about endangered species habitat issues in the southern California area contact the Division of Wildlife at: 760-431-9440. What happens when a species is listed as endangered or threatened by the Federal government? Federal law prohibits “taking” of an endangered or threatened species - this includes activities that would harass, harm, or kill the listed species. Such actions can include habitat destruction that might affect a species through disruption of normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering activities. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) includes two sections that facilitate incidental take in the course of otherwise legal activities. Any legal non-federal activity, such as building a home or roadway, that involves the take of listed species, can be accomplished if it is adequately addressed in a habitat conservation plan (HCP) and authorized under the terms of an incidental take permit issued under section 10(a) of the ESA. The ESA and associated implementing regulations also require Federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service when proposed federal actions may affect listed species. Section 7 of the ESA determines the conditions under which incidental take can occur.

62. OnlineAthens: Opinions Gibbons: We Have More And Fewer Rabbits Than We Think 11/ rather than the single pair characteristic of rats, mice, beavers and other rodents. statusof at least eight is considered to be endangered or threatened. http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/110899/opi_1108990026.shtml

NEWS Blotter Obituaries Opinions ... Forums On Site Contact Us Help / FAQ Subscriptions Athens Magazine ... Web Design LEAD STORIES Story last updated at 8:38 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 1999 Gibbons: We have more and fewer rabbits than we think Saying that a species ''breeds like rabbits'' implies a high reproductive rate. But do not assume that all rabbits and hares of the world are replacing their numbers as fast as they are being depleted. According to Andres T. Smith in the newsletter of the Species Survival Commission of IUCN the World Conservation Union almost one-fourth of the lagomorphs in the world are threatened globally. Whit Gibbons Lagomorphs, which include more than 80 living species of rabbits, hares and pikas, are not rodents. Look at a rabbit's front teeth closely, and you will see two pair of incisors, one behind the other, rather than the single pair characteristic of rats, mice, beavers and other rodents. Everyone is familiar with rabbits, both wild and domesticated. Pikas are furry little creatures that are generally smaller than rabbits and lack tails. Most hares are larger than rabbits and usually have black ear tips. Of the many species that still exist in the rabbit family, some are in serious trouble as a result of human activities. IUCN specialist groups are made up of scientific advisers who examine the conservation status of particular plants or animals on a global scale. The Lagomorph Specialist Group recently reported on some of their activities related to the rabbits, hares, and pikas of the world. The report makes it readily apparent that environmental conditions are less healthy for many species.

63. Animal Redlist Capricornis sumatraensis sumatraensis, endangered. Rodentia rodents. Hylopetesbartelsi, Lower risk near threatened. Hylopetes sipora, endangered. http://users.bart.nl/~edcolijn/redlistm.html

IUCN MAMMAL RED LIST INDONESIA Scientific Name IUCN Category Monotremata - Egg-laying Mammals Zaglossus bruijni Endangered Dasyuromorphia - Marsupial Carnivores Antechinus habbema Data deficient Antechinus naso Data deficient Antechinus wilhelmina Data deficient Dasyurus albopunctatus Vulnerable Dasyurus spartacus Vulnerable Phascolosorex doriae Data deficient Planigale novaeguineae Vulnerable Peramelemorphia - Bandicoots Echymipera clara Data deficient Microperoryctes murina Data deficient Rhynchomeles prattorum Data deficient Diprotodontia - Diprotodont Marsupials Ailurops ursinus Data deficient Phalanger alexandrae Data deficient Phalanger rothschildi Vulnerable Phalanger vestitus Vulnerable Spilocuscus papuensis Data deficient Spilocuscus rufoniger Endangered Strigocuscus celebensis Data deficient Strigocuscus gymnotis Data deficient Dendrolagus dorianus Vulnerable Dendrolagus goodfellowi Endangered Dendrolagus inustus Data deficient Dendrolagus mbaiso Vulnerable Dendrolagus ursinus Data deficient Thylogale brownii Vulnerable Thylogale brunii Vulnerable Pseudocheirus canescens Data deficient Pseudocheirus schlegeli Data deficient Pseudochirops albertisii Vulnerable Pseudochirops corinnae Vulnerable Pseudochirulus caroli Data deficient Dactylopsila megalura Vulnerable Pholidota - Pangolins Manis javanica Lower risk: near threatened Insectivora - Insectivores Hylomys parvus Critically endangered Chimarrogale sumatrana Critically endangered Crocidura beccarii Endangered Crocidura minuta Data deficient Crocidura orientalis Vulnerable Crocidura paradoxura Endangered

64. SchoolWorld Endangered Species Project: Tuatara and continuing to make sure rodents do not get Tuatara endangered New Zealand WildlifeSeries by Don View threatened and endangered species reports from other http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/species/tuatara.html

Tuatara Submitted by by Morgan Ranston Year 5, Hilltop School Taupo, New Zealand. Tuatara Source Unknown Photographer: John Wattie Description: Common Name: Tuatara Scientific Name: Sphenodon punctatus Nickname: I was unable to find it's nickname but my suggestion would be the "Kiwi Dinosaur". The Tuatara is an egg-laying reptile. The average length and weight is 56cm and 660gm for males and 45cm and 350gm for females.They may be coloured grey, olive or brick-red and are spotted. They look like a lizard. They have long claws. Eggs are laid in Spring or early Summer ( October-December.)Females only produce eggs once every 4-5 years. A group of eggs is called a clutch. Eggs clutches may have from 5 to 18eggs each, they are deposited into small chambers or tunnels which are then filled with soil and abandoned. The eggs can take From 12 to 15 months to hatch. Environment: My research is based in New Zealand. Tuatara's are only found on about 30 small offshore islands of New Zealand. Tuatara's are ground-dwellers and live in burrows underground. They live singly in each burrow.They are nocturnal.

65. CBS News | Endangered Species List Grows | October 9, 2002 03:44:25 1962 but a small population of the rodents was found on The number of endangered primatespecies rose from 120 to affect 89 percent of all threatened birds, 83 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/08/tech/main524740.shtml

Home America At War U.S. World ... CBS News i-Video October 9, 2002 03:44:25 The Early Show CBS Evening News 48 Hours 60 Minutes ... Section Front E-mail This Story Printable Version Endangered Species List Grows GENEVA, Oct. 8, 2002 Bactrian camel. (CBS/AP) "Vietnam is at risk of undergoing a major primate extinction spasm within the next few years if rapid action is not taken." Russ Mittermier President, Conservation International (AP) The nomadic Saiga antelope could soon be taking its last leap, the wild Bactrian camel its last drink and the Ethiopian water mouse its last dip. All are on the brink of extinction, conservationists said Tuesday. The freshwater gastropod mollusk has already made its salty tearful goodbyes in the last two years, joining the long-departed Dodo bird among the ranks of vanished creatures. There are 11,167 other plants and animals threatened with extinction, according to the World Conservation Union's 2002 Red List of Threatened Species, an increase of 121 since 2000. The Red List, produced by a network of some 7,000 species experts working in almost every country in the world, found that 811 species have disappeared over the last 500 years, some permanently, while others exist only in artificial settings, such as zoos. Five species have been added to the Extinct List over the last two years, said the union, known as IUCN, which is based in Gland, Switzerland.

66. Wildlife Status Reports - Alberta Sustainable Resource Development O'Farrell, MJ 1974. Seasonal activity patterns of rodents in a sagebrush community.J. Mammal. 1997. List of endangered and threatened wildlife. http://www3.gov.ab.ca/srd/fw/status/reports/krat/lit.html

LITERATURE CITED Alberta Fish and Wildlife. 1985. A policy for the management of threatened wildlife in Alberta. Alberta Fish and Wildlife, Edmonton, AB. 34 pp. Alberta Fish and Wildlife. 1991. The status of Alberta wildlife. Alberta Natural Resources Service, Edmonton, AB. 49 pp. Alberta Wildlife Management Division. 1996. The status of Alberta wildlife. Alberta Natural Resources Service, Edmonton, AB. 44 pp. Allred, D. M. 1973. Small mammals of the National Reactor Testing Station, Idaho. Great Basin Natur. 33: 246-250. Anderson, R. M. 1946. Catalogue of Canadian recent mammals. Nat. Mus. Canada, Bull. No. 102, Biol. Series 31. Armstrong, D. M. 1979. Ecological distribution of rodents in Canyonlands National Park, Utah. Great Basin Natur. 39: 199-205. Banfield, A. W. F. 1981. The mammals of Canada. University of Toronto Press, Toronto, ON. 438 pp. Baron, D. 1979. Evidence of Kangaroo Rats near Burstall, Saskatchewan. Blue Jay 37: 240. Bartholomew, G. A., and H. H. Caswell. 1951. Locomotion in Kangaroo Rats and its adaptive significance. J. Mammal. 32: 155-169. Best, T. L. 1993. Patterns of morphologic and morphometric variation in Heteromyid rodents. Pp. 197-235 in Biology of the Heteromyidae (H. H. Genoways and J. H. Brown, eds). Spec. Publ. No. 10, American Society of Mammalogists, Provo, UT. 719 pp.

67. Molecular Systematics And Conservation Genetics - ROM target species have included endangered Chinese giant one of the most threatenedregions of systematics, speciation, and biogeography of Neotropical rodents. http://www.rom.on.ca/biodiversity/cbcb/cbmolecu.html

Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Molecular Systematics and Conservation Genetics MOLECULAR SYSTEMATICS AND CONSERVATION GENETICS Individual Research Programs in Molecular Systematics Conservation genetics of endangered and threatened species. Molecular data are being used to identify patterns of genetic diversity among endangered and threatened species. Thus far, the target species have included endangered Chinese giant salamanders and threatened Asian Bullfrogs and North American desert tortoises and this research is important for both North Amereican and Asian interests. The applications of the analyses include reintroductions, captive propagation, and setting aside wildlife protection areas. Phylogenetic relationships of rattlesnakes. Very little is known about the genealogical relationships of more than 30 species of rattlesnakes. Centre researchers are using DNA sequence data to unravel the evolutionary relationships of the species, and analyses will allow us to understand the evolution, ecology, and behaviour of rattlesnakes, their geographic distribution and other life attributes. These analyses may also allow for the more effective treatment of venomous snake bites. Biogeography of Bats of Madagascar.

68. AtlanticCape Community College It preys on rodents, birds, snakes, lizards, insects, and on the US list of threatenedspecies. ACCC's endangered Species Protection Plan Working closely with http://www.atlantic.edu/capemay/endangeredspecies.html

Wildlife Management What Endangered and Threatened Species Were Found? Two endangered and two threatened species on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's list were found on or in the area of the Cape May County campus site. Endangered are the eastern tiger salamander and the southern gray treefrog. Threatened species are the barred owl and the redheaded woodpecker. Endangered species are ones that face immediate extinction from natural or human threats like predators or population expansion. Threatened species, on the other hand, are not in imminent danger of extinction but face that risk if their environments worsen. Species are often designated as endangered or threatened by a state's environmental agency despite living in abundance elsewhere in the US. The Endangered Eastern Tiger Salamander The eastern tiger salamander is a stocky little amphibian, 7 or 8 inches long (although one was once measured at 13 inches) with sturdy limbs and a long tail. Its skin is mostly dark brown with irregular yellowish blotches. Its habitat stretches from southern New York State south along the East Coast into Florida, westward into the Gulf States and eastern Texas, and in the Midwest from Ohio to Minnesota. It thrives near breeding ponds and pools and can live as long as 15 years. It is designated endangered in New Jersey because of human encroachment into its habitat. It is not on the US list of endangered species.

69. Raptor Center: Learn About Raptors and status as of June 26 , 2001U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service KEY E = EndangeredT = threatened XN = Experimental They will also eat small rodents and birds http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu/content.asp?page=2500

70. Helping Eagles Survive/2 Eagles eat mainly fish, but also feed on ducks, rodents, snakes and carrion. A threatenedlisting means a species could become endangered in the future http://www.army.mil/soldiers/july96/eagle1.html

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71. The Action Plan For Australian Rodents - Contents Page priorities for action to conserve Australian rodents. Conservation Council List ofEndangered Vertebrates (April Plan Appendix 3 threatened Species Categories http://ea.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/action/rodents/

Skip Navigation WHAT'S NEW CONTACTS COMMENTS ... SEARCH BIODIVERSITY Go back to: EA Home Biodiversity Threatened Species ... Action Plans The Action Plan for Australian Rodents by Anthony K. Lee PO Box 386 Canterbury VIC 3126 in collaboration with the Australasian Section of the IUCN/SSC Rodent Specialist Group A. K. Lee, Convenor, P. Copley, K. Morris, J.H. Calaby, T.F. Flannery April 1995 Table of contents Introduction Australian Rodents Taxonomic Classification of Rodents Reviewed in this Action Plan Criteria for Assessing Conservation Status ... Melomys rubicola Bramble Cay Melomys Leggadina lakedownensis (Thevenard Island form), Thevenard Island Short-tailed Mouse Leporillus conditor ,Greater Stick-nest Rat Notomys fuscus , Dusky Hopping-mouse Pseudomys australis , Plains Rat Pseudomys fieldi , Shark Bay Mouse Pseudomys occidentalis , Western Mouse Pseudomys oralis , Hastings River Mouse Pseudomys pilligaensis , Pilliga Mouse Zyzomys palatalis , Carpentarian Rock-rat Zyzomys pedunculatus , Central Rock-rat Recovery outlines for rare and insufficiently known Australian rodents Xeromys myoides , False Water-rat Uromys hadrourus Thornton Peak Uromys Mesembriomys gouldii Black-footed Tree-rat Mesembriomys macrurus , Golden-backed Tree-rat Notomys aquilo , Northern Hopping-Mouse Pseudomys calabyi Calaby's Mouse Pseudomys chapmani , Pilbara Pebble-mound Mouse Pseudomys fumeus , Smoky Mouse

72. WILDLIFE Another California endangered Species, the willow flycatcher that the Federally Threatenedvalley elderberry and other plants, various rodents, including mice http://www.gv.net/~rsthomas/wild/Wildlife.htm

WILDLIFE Surveys that have been conducted at Spenceville Wildlife Area (SWA) document the presence of 42 mammals, 160 birds, 12 reptiles, 4 amphibians, and 20 fishes including lamprey and crayfish (Rogers et al. 1996). Most of these species are permanent residents, but some are seasonal migrators such as anadromous fish and various birds including 26 as neotropical species (Rogers et al. 1996). Birds are present in all habitat types. The Riparian Woodland habitats are critical to Neotropical migrant birds, especially during the fall season. During all seasons, the highest diversities and densities of birds are found in or near dense streamside vegetation (Rogers et al. 1996). Of the 43 mammals at SWA, 9 are carnivora. The river otter has been documented in the last 2 years. The Columbian black-tailed deer population is estimated at 150-220 animals and wild pigs occur occasionally (Rogers et al. 1996). Seventeen rodent species are residents of the wildlife area, the black-tailed jackrabbit the most common. Ten species of bats also reside and 2 of those species Townsend's big-eared bat and the pallid bat, are Species of Special Concern (Rogers et al. 1996). The Pacific tree frog is the most common amphibian of SWA. Spenceville Wildlife Area has a very diverse reptile population. The Western pond turtle is a Species of Special concern and is common to the reserve. Gopher snakes and rattlesnakes are the most commonly observed snakes (Rogers et al. 1996).

73. INHS Staff | CBD | Joyce Hofmann threatened and rare mammals in Illinois; Summer habitat requirements of the federallyendangered Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis); Demography of microtine rodents; http://www.inhs.uiuc.edu/staff/cbd/jhofmann.html

STAFF LISTS Complete INHS List Office of the Chief Aquatic Ecology Biodiversity ... Wildlife Ecology CENTER HOMEPAGES INHS Aquatic Ecology Biodiversity Economic Entomology ... Wildlife Ecology Other Links none Center for Biodiversity Staff Joyce Hofmann 607 East Peabody Drive 172 NRB, MC-652 Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: (217) 244-2366 Fax: (217) 265-5110 Email: jhofmann@inhs.uiuc.edu Activities and responsibilities Conduct surveys for mammals, especially endangered and threatened species, at Illinois Department of Transportation project areas Curator INHS Mammal Collection and Co-Curator University of Illinois Museum of Natural History Mammal Collection Research, teaching, outreach activities Distribution of endangered, threatened and rare mammals in Illinois; Summer habitat requirements of the federally endangered Indiana bat (

74. Wissenschaftliche Abteilungen: Abteilung Zoologie Continues to work on several research projects, ie taxonomy and ecology of Africanrodents as well A catalogue of threatened and endangered species within http://www.naturkundemuseum-bw.de/stuttgart/wissenschaft/zoologie/e_zoologie.htm

Zoology Head of department: Mammalogy (mammals) Ornithology (birds) Herpetology (amphibians and reptiles) Ichthyology (fish) ... Botany Mammal group Head: (kommissarisch) Volunteer: Dr. Fritz Dieterlen Taxidermist: Carsten Leidenroth The origins of the mammal collection at the SMNS go back to the beginning of the 19th century. The first entry in the complete, hand-written catalogue dates back to 1837. Of special historic interest are some well-maintained collections from the last century, including collectors such as Baron von Ludwig (Africa), August Kappler (South America), F. von Müller (Australia) and T. von Heuglin (Africa). Over the course of 160 years the number of specimens collected worldwide has increased to about 50,000 comprising over 1500 species, about a third of all mammal species that exist today. The collection is amongst the 25 largest mammal collections in the world. The group is also working on an overview and the history of the mammal collection at the SMNS with a detailed description of the taxa and their geographical origin. Furthermore, a list of type specimens is close to completion. phone: 0049-(0)711/8936 246, fax: 0049-(0)711/8936 200

75. SPECIES NAME Including designation of state and federallylisted. endangered and threatenedspecies. ORDER RODENTIA - rodents Family Sciuridae - Squirrels http://www.bobpickett.org/SpeciesbyState.htm

SPECIES RANGE BY STATE Within the Appalachian Region Including designation of state and federally-listed endangered and threatened species ORDER DIDELPHIMORPHIA - Pouched Mammals Family Didelphidae - Opossums SPECIES NAME Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia North Carolina VIRGINIA OPOSSUM X X X X X ORDER INSECTIVORA - Shrews and Moles Family Soricidae - Shrews SPECIES NAME Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia North Carolina CINEREUS or MASKED SHREW X X X X X LONG-TAILED or ROCK SHREW X X *I X X X *SC (ssp) MARYLAND SHREW X X X SMOKY SHREW X X *T X X X PYGMY SHREW X X X X X *SC (ssp) SOUTHEASTERN SHREW X X X X COMMON WATER SHREW X *T(ssp) - *E(ssp) X X *E (ssp) X *SC (ssp) NORTHERN SHORT-TAILED SHREW X X X X X LEAST SHREW X *E X X X X Family Talpidae - Moles SPECIES NAME Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia North Carolina HAIRY-TAILED MOLE X X X X X EASTERN MOLE X X X X X STAR-NOSED MOLE X X X X X *SC (ssp) ORDER CHIROPTERA - Bats Family Verpertilionidae - Plainnose Bats SPECIES NAME Pennsylvania Maryland West Virginia Virginia North Carolina NORTHERN MYOTIS X X X X X *SC EASTERN SMALL-FOOTED MYOTIS X *T (ssp) X *I X X X *SC LITTLE BROWN MYOTIS X X X X X INDIANA or SOCIAL MYOTIS X E - FED X E - FED X E - FED X E - FED X E - FED EASTERN RED BAT X X X X X HOARY BAT X X X X X SILVER-HAIRED BAT Migrant Migrant Migrant X Winters EASTERN PIPISTRELLE X X X X X BIG BROWN BAT X X X X X EVENING BAT

76. Nat'l Academies Press, Animals For Research: (1979), 4 Nonhuman Primates guyana, scientific, papio, status, primate, baboon, tamarin, saguinus, gct, ateles,source, panama, endangered, threatened, tmf, marmoset http://www.nap.edu/books/0309029201/html/56.html

Animals for Research: A Directory of Sources, Tenth Edition and Supplement Institute for Laboratory Animal Research ( ILAR Related Books Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-vi Contents, pp. vii-x 1 Rodents, pp. 1-40 2 Lagomorphs, pp. 41-49 3 Carnivores, pp. 50-55 4 Nonhuman Primates, pp. 56-63 5 Domestic Farm Animals, pp. 64-70 6 Domestic Fowl, pp. 71-74 7 Other Vertebrates, pp. 75-105 8 Invertebrates, pp. 106-123 9 Biologic Materials, pp. 124-128 10 Codes and Addresses for Supplie..., pp. 129-142 THIS PAGE You may want to explore these Related Books Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-vi Contents, pp. vii-x 1 Rodents, pp. 1-40 2 Lagomorphs, pp. 41-49 3 Carnivores, pp. 50-55 4 Nonhuman Primates, pp. 56-63 5 Domestic Farm Animals, pp. 64-70 6 Domestic Fowl, pp. 71-74 7 Other Vertebrates, pp. 75-105 8 Invertebrates, pp. 106-123 9 Biologic Materials, pp. 124-128 10 Codes and Addresses for Supplie..., pp. 129-142 The Open Book page image presentation framework is not designed to replace printed books, nor emulate HTML. Rather, it is a free, browsable, nonproprietary, fully and deeply searchable version of the publication which we can inexpensively and quickly produce to make the material available worldwide. For most effective printing, use the "print" button available via the OpenBook tool block, above. The 300 x 150 dpi PDF linked to it is printable on your local printer. More information on the Open Book is available.

77. Untitled Document Ext.); Georgia Pest Control Handbook (Georgia Coop. Ext.); endangered and ThreatenedAnimals of Utah Ext.). Commensal rodents Mouse Management (Illinois Coop. http://www.berrymaninstitute.org/internetpubs.htm

On-Line Wildlife Damage Publications General Information Mammals Reptiles Birds ... Aquatic Species General Prevention and Control of Wildlife Damage Identifying and Preserving Wildlife Tracks Fences for the Farm (Georgia Coop. Ext.) Georgia Pest Control Handbook (Georgia Coop. Ext.) Endangered and Threatened Animals of Utah (Berryman Institute) Landowners Guide to Common North American Predators of Upland Nesting Birds (Berryman Institute) Animals in the Garden (Delaware Coop. Ext.) Controlling Pesky Critters Around Your Home (Tennessee Coop. Ext.) Vertebrate Animal Pest Control (Utah Dept. Of Agriculture) Mammals General Controlling Nuisance Mammals (Missouri Coop. Ext.) WildlifeHow to help wild critters leave the attic or basement (Oregon Coop. Ext.) Armadillo Controlling Armadillo Damage in Alabama (Alabama Coop. Ext.) Controlling Armadillo Damage (Texas Coop. Ext.)

78. Endangered Species Around The World: Animal And Plants Trends :: Green Nature :: wild cattle, wild goats and some rodents have been of listed reptiles, from 253 threatenedin 1996 to The number of Critically endangered species has increased http://greennature.com/article204.html

@import url("themes/PostNuke/style/style.css"); Green Nature Apr 11, 2003 - 01:53 AM Home Login Nature Photography Travel Search Web Search Site Index Outdoor Recreation AIR Acid Rain Air Pollution Climate Change Ozone Depletion ... Whales Energy Issues Automobiles Biomass Hydropower Nuclear Power ... Wind Global Africa China Europe General ... Recycling Land Forestry GM Foods Mountains National Parks ... Organic Farming Water Coastal/Oceans Fresh Water Rivers Poll Should the U.S. Go To War Against Iraq? Yes, unilaterally if necessary Yes, if the UN Security Council Agrees No Results Polls Votes: Comments: Endangered Species Around the World: Animal and Plants Trends With approximately 1.75 million known species, and many millions yet to be discovered, the IUCN Red List only scratches the surface in extinction risk assessments. Yet the 2000 Red List has made many significant advances. Related Resources ES Around the World Geographic Trends Major Threats Since 1996, all bird species have been re-assessed by BirdLife International and its partners; all primates have been reassessed; many other mammals including antelopes, bats, cetaceans, otters, wild pigs, wild cattle, wild goats and some rodents have been reassessed; and there has been improved coverage of sharks, rays and sawfishes. All Southeast Asian freshwater turtles have been assessed, and a number of new reptile and amphibian assessments from Brazil, the Philippines, and the former Soviet Union are included.

79. Untitled ORDER RODENTIARodents. to the Delta and bottomland areas in the southern partof the state; state endangered species; federal threatened species. http://www.msstate.edu/org/MAS/apriljournal/land.html

Land Mammals of Mississippi Catherine C. Shropshire Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, P.O. Box 451, Jackson, MS 39215 Publication of this checklist is sponsored by the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science 111 N. Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS 39202 The following list of Mississippi land mammals reflects those 63 species of land mammals collected within the state. Taxa are presented in phylogenetic sequence through genera. Names of species are arranged alphabetically under each genus. Mississippi game laws designate which species are classified as furbearer and which as game animal. The designations endangered and threatened are determined by federal as well as state laws. ORDER MARSUPIALIAMarsupials FamilyDidelphidae Didelphis virginiana (Virginia opossum)Occurs statewide; common; game animal ORDER INSECTIVORAInsectivores FamilySoricidae (shrews) Sorex longirostris (southeastern shrew)Found throughout state; rare Blarina carolinensis (southern short-tailed shrew)Occurs statewide; fairly common Cryptotis parva (least shrew)Found statewide; rare

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