Friday 4 July 2008

Enangeered species could be dying out 100 times faster than feared

Some scientists have warned that methods used to predict which species will become extinct are seriously flawed, underestimating the speed of extinction which some species face,which could be months instead of years.

These scientists say that mathematical models failed to take into account such factors as male tofemale ratio and differences in individual reproductive success, these factors can increase the risks of extinction.

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