One In 4 Mammals In Jeopardy

American Voices • environment • Science & Technology • animals • ISSUE 44•46 • Nov 13, 2008

A new study shows that almost 25 percent of mammal species are in danger of going extinct. What do you think?

“Good riddance. Giving birth to live young is just so disgusting.”
Steven Frank –
Shoe Repairer
“If the worst happens, you can always get some day laborers to fill their ecological niche.”
Ryan Krutsch –
Roofer
“Don't worry. I've been raising some dogs and cats in captivity, just in case.”
Lora Mierendorf –
Weights and Measures Inspector

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