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IISE ProjectsTop 10 New Species for 2010
Nominate a new species for the Top 10 New Species of 2011. Issuing an SOSThe State of Observed Species (SOS) is a report on human knowledge of Earth's species for the most recent year in which complete data are available. The 2010 SOS Report trumpets the latest discoveries of previously unknown plants, animals, microbes, algae and fungi that were described in 2008: 18,225 living species new to science and 2,140 new fossil species. |
Species in the NewsSpecies of the Day In an effort to increase awareness of biological diversity and species at risk of extinction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has launched the 'Species of the Day' as part of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity. Click on the link below to learn more about the species highlighted today and come back tomorrow to see what's next. New Species Found in "Lost World": Pinocchio Frog, More- National Geographic
New species 'live without oxygen'- Telegraph |
Taxonomy in ActionBionet is committed to promoting the importance of taxonomy. It has initiated a case study program emphasizing why taxonomy matters. They are currently looking for taxonomists to contribute images and details about species for inclusion in promotional materials highlighting the importance of taxonomy. Click here to see the template and examples. Big Bugs Life-Size
Click here to order this book which showcases some of the world's biggest bugs in real life color and in actual size. |
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The Darwin 150 ProjectWith support from E. O. Wilson, Sean Carroll and media partners like National Geographic, the Darwin150 Project is a campaign to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species." Click here for information on the free lecture series featuring E. O. Wilson, Sean Carroll, Jonathan Weiner and Everett Mendelsohn. |
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Moving ForwardAs we continue our commitment to biodiversity, taxonomy and species exploration, our website will continue to evolve. In the coming weeks and months, be sure to check our developing home page for featured news stories, blogs and other current events. We are also in the early stages of implementing our Eleodes Project which will have new web pages just for kids that will include fun beetle collecting activities and ways for everyone to get involved in taxonomy. In addition to our Kids Choice poll for voting on your favorite Top 10 New Species, we’ll also have some new products for you to download and/or order to help us raise funds for biodiversity efforts! Be sure to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information. |
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