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New Endangered Species Listings Wait as Obama Admin Charts New Course

New York Times - Tue Nov 24, 1:27 pm ET

The Obama administration is lagging behind the pace set by its predecessor for listing endangered species, and some environme...

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New chameleon species discovered in East Africa
Science Daily - Mon Nov 23, 1:22 pm ET
A new species of chameleon has been discovered in a threatened forest in Tanzania. Researchers first spotted the animal while surveying monkeys in the Magombera Forest when they disturbed a twig snake eating one.
Scientist discovers new species... in snake’s mouth
Northern Echo - Tue Nov 24, 4:08 am ET
A SCIENTIST from the region has discovered a new species of chameleon – while studying a different animal.
Experts think toxic algae harming endangered fish
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 5:32 pm ET
Scientists say they believe toxins from a blue-green algae plaguing lakes and rivers around the West are harming an endangered fish in the Klamath Basin, adding another obstacle to restoring species that have forced irrigation shutoffs for farmers.
Animal sanctuary overwhelmed by unwanted pets
This is Bristol - Thu Nov 26, 3:58 am ET
An animal sanctuary faces closure because it is being overwhelmed with unwanted cats and dogs and is running out of funds to care for them.
Christmas events at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
This is West Country - Thu Nov 26, 3:36 am ET
A CHRISTMAS blessing service will take place at the Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard on Wednesday, December 2 at 6.30pm.
You've interrupted my lunch! New chameleon species found after snake spits it out in front of startled scientist
Daily Mail - Tue Nov 24, 3:05 am ET
Dr Andrew Marshall was in a threatened forest in Tanzania surveying monkeys when he disturbed the twig snake and out popped the tiny lizard.
600 cats removed from Florida animal sanctuary
WTSP-TV Tampa - Wed Nov 25, 5:59 pm ET
LaBelle, Florida -- Animal Control has removed about 600 cats from the Tenth Life Sanctuary in Hendry County.
Chameleon species discovered in snake's mouth
Daily Telegraph - Tue Nov 24, 2:39 am ET
A new species of chameleon was discovered in an African forest living in the mouth of a snake.
Algae toxins found in endangered fish in Klamath
AP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 2:32 pm ET
Toxins from a blue-green algae plaguing lakes and rivers around the West have been found in endangered fish in the Klamath Basin, adding another obstacle to restoring species that have forced irrigation shutoffs for farmers.
Algae's toxin in damaged livers of endangered Klamath Basin fish
The Oregonian - Wed Nov 25, 6:05 pm ET
Algae blooms that have prompted health warnings around the West have affected endangered fish in the Klamath Basin, further challenging efforts to restore species there.