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Wildlife Rediscoveries

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We recently brought you the rediscovery story of cave squeakers.  These tiny frogs, known for their high-pitched whistling calls, were native to the mountainous region of eastern Zimbabwe but had not been seen since 1962.  That all changed in late 2016, when researchers found four cave squeakers, confirming that after 58 years the species was not extinct.  Cave squeakers remain critically endangered according to the IUCN’s Red List of Endangered Species. 

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Whale Sharks

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Whale sharks are the largest fish in the sea.  They can grow more than 40 feet in length, weigh up to 47,000 lbs, and have a lifespan of about 70 years.  They can be found cruising in the open waters of tropical oceans.  But despite being enormous, whale sharks are no threat to humans.  The docile beasts, which feed almost exclusively on plankton, have often been referred to as “gentle giants.”

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