“At least 25% of the world’s mammal species are at risk of extinction, according to the first assessment of their status for a decade,” BBC News reports, referring to the IUCN’s recently published Red List of Threatened Species for 2008.
Mammals facing extinction threat –BBC News
PHOTOS: Parachute Spider, New Shrew on 2008 ”Red List” –National Geographic
Extinction Crisis Worsens; “Dow Jones” Approach Touted –National Geographic
