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Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Infant green sea turtle Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Leatherback sea turtle camoflauging nest A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with grass seeds on its face near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Leatherback sea turtle camoflauging nest This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Leatherback sea turtle returning to the ocean Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach The Pinguicula casabitoana,complete with tiny prey,is the only carnivorous plant native to the Dominican Republic and is specifically endemic to this one particular ridge of the Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve. Green sea turtle infant making its way towards the sea A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with a radial collar is released back into the forest near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Infant green sea turtle Leatherback sea turtle returning to the ocean This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Leatherback sea turtle returning to the ocean Infant green sea turtle Deer in Gooseberry State Park, Minnesota Leatherback sea turtle eggs This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Scientist and volunteer taking data on leatherback sea turtle Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with grass seeds on its face near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Scientist and volunteer taking data on leatherback sea turtle Undeveloped green turtle fetus found dead in nest Rehabilitated Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in Sabah, Malaysia The Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in rehabilitation at Sepilok Leatherback sea turtle coming out of the surf Infant green sea turtle A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with grass seeds on its face near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Green sea turtle killed by a jaguar Yellow flower Volunteer taking data on leatherback sea turtle Leatherback sea turtle returning to the ocean Scientist and volunteer taking data on leatherback sea turtle Volunteer taking data on leatherback sea turtle The Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Green sea turtle infant making its way towards the sea Scientist and volunteer taking data on leatherback sea turtle This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Leatherback sea turtle returning to the ocean Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Undeveloped green turtle egg found dead in nest Researchers carry a Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) in a cloth sack. This keeps the animal safe and calm before the radial collar fitting needed for their research. An example of old and new Hispaniolan hutia (Plagiodontia aedium) scat as well as feeding marks on a leaf near the village of Mencia,Dominican Republic. Researchers release a Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) from a cloth sack. This keeps the animal safe and calm before the radial collar fitting needed for their research. A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with a radial collar is released back into the forest near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Jaguar paw print Local rangersweigh food for Tam, a captive Bornean rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), who represents the hopes for eventual ex-situ breeding for the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered) Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with grass seeds stuck on its fur near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Undeveloped green turtle fetus found dead in nest A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with a radial collar near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Local rangers cut leaves for Tam, a captive Bornean rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), who represents the hopes for eventual ex-situ breeding for the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered) A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with a radial collar is released back into the forest near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. The Pinguicula casabitoana,complete with tiny prey,is the only carnivorous plant native to the Dominican Republic and is specifically endemic to this one particular ridge of the Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve. This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Researchers carry a Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) in a cloth sack. This keeps the animal safe and calm before the radial collar fitting needed for their research. Orangutan bridge over the Kinabantagan River to connect fragmented populations in Sabah, Malaysia Wild male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in a tree along the Kinabantagan River in Sabah, Malaysia Green sea turtle limb--killed by a jaguar Leatherback sea turtle returning to the ocean A researcher prepares the radial collar for the Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Green sea turtle killed by a jaguar Scientist and volunteer counting leatherback sea turtle eggs Hispaniolan hutia (Plagiodontia aedium) feeding marks on a leaf near the village of Mencia,Dominican Republic. The hairy and muddy ear of the Bornean rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), the hairiest of the world's rhinos. This rhino, Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Leatherback sea turtle laying eggs on the beach Beaver swimming in Gooseberry State Park, Minnesota A researcher uses a radial device to track Hispaniolan hutia (Plagiodontia aedium) in the forests near the village of Mencia,Dominican Republic. Researchers carry a Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) in a cloth sack. This keeps the animal safe and calm before the radial collar fitting needed for their research. Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in rehabilitation at Sepilok with pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) peering behind A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with grass seeds on its face near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Scientist and volunteer counting leatherback sea turtle eggs An example of old and new Hispaniolan hutia (Plagiodontia aedium) scat on a leaf near the village of Mencia,Dominican Republic. Rehabilitated Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in Sabah, Malaysia Wild male Bornean orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) in a tree along the Kinabantagan River in Sabah, Malaysia The hairy hide of the Bornean rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni). The rhino, Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). A Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) with a radial collar near Pedernales,Dominican Republic. Researchers release a Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) from a cloth sack. This keeps the animal safe and calm before the radial collar fitting needed for their research. This Bornean rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), Tam, is a captive individual representing hopes for ex-situ breeding of the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered). Green sea turtle killed by a jaguar Local rangers cut leaves for Tam, a captive Bornean rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis harrissoni), who represents the hopes for eventual ex-situ breeding for the Critically Endangered subspecies of the Sumatran rhino (also Critically Endangered) Researchers carry a Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) in a cloth sack. This keeps the animal safe and calm before the radial collar fitting needed for their research. Page 1 | Page 2

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