1 in 4 mammals may face extinction

    A United Nations report paints an alarming picture about the possible extinction of hundreds of species of mammals in the coming years. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talked with science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher.
    Photo: Wikicommons user Ber’Zophus

    A United Nations report paints an alarming picture about the possible extinction of hundreds of species of mammals in the coming years. WHYY Morning Edition’s Brenda Jorett talked with science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher.
    (Photo: Siberian Tiger courtesy Wikicommons user Ber’Zophus)

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