2.14.2008
2.12.2008
The Critically Endangered: Mekong Giant Catfish
Population: Estimated 96 fish remaining
Size: 10 ft in length and weighing up to 660 lbs
Habitat: Southeast Asia’s Mekong River
Diet: Herbivore
Threats: Overfishing and infrastructure development
Interesting Fact: The Mekong Giant Catfish is the largest freshwater fish in the world.
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2.05.2008
The Critically Endangered: Mindoro Bleedingheart
Population: Less than 250 individuals, perhaps as few as 50
Size: 30 cm
Habitat: Forests on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines
Diet: These birds comb the forest floor for fallen seeds, grains, berries or worms.
Threats: Deforestation
Interesting Fact: Due to their plump size, these birds stay on the forest ground. Their extremely shy nature leads them to run at the slightest sound of human disturbance.
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