Written by on October 2, 2010

The Dodo

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Many spectacular island terrestrial vertebrates have disappeared over the past few centuries – a minutia in terms of geological time – yet the pitiful epitaphs of these vanished species comprise frequently just a few bones and a handful of inadequate historical accounts. Prior to the discovery of sufficient skeletal material, Strickland & Melville in 1848 Read More

Written by on October 2, 2010

Mauritius

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Mauritius is best known for its sunny climate and idyllic beaches, but it was once home to a variety of endemic plants and animals. The most famous was the Dodo Raphus cucullatus, and this bird has become a true icon of extinction. The island has now lost almost its entire fauna, and only about 1% Read More

Written by on September 20, 2010

Seychelles

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The Seychelles comprise five main volcanic islands situated north of Madagascar in the south-west Indian Ocean. Read More

Written by on September 20, 2010

Comoros Archipelago

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The Comoros Archipelago comprises four main volcanic islands situated between Mozambique and Madagascar at the north end of the Mozambique Channel. Read More

Written by on September 19, 2010

China

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This trip centered on Pterosaur research in Beijing and I managed to get time off to see some sites. Read More

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