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Conservation Group Aims to Save Hundreds of Rare Species

Alliance for Zero Extinction Identifies Pivitol Sites for Biodiversity

From Laura Klappenbach, About.com

Conservation organizations from around the world have joined together to create the Alliance for Zero Extinction, an initiative that focuses on preventing extinctions by identifying and protecting key sites that are the last remaining habitat for one or more endangered species. The Alliance for Zero Extinction is currently focusing on the species and sites in most urgent need of protection.

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  1. Worthens-Sparrow (Spizella wortheni)Worthens-Sparrow (Spizella wortheni)
  2. Fuerte's Parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi)Fuerte's parrot - Hapalopsittaca fuertesi.
  3. Soccorro Island, MexicoSoccorro Island, Mexico.
  4. Whooping-Crane (Grus americana)Whooping crane - Grus americana.
  5. Philautus ocularisPhilautus ocularis.
  6. Saltillo Savanna, MexicoSaltillo Savanna, Mexico.
  7. Santa Marta Parakeet (Pyrrhura viridicata)Santa Marta Parakeet - Pyrrhura viridicata.
  8. Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa MartaParque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
  9. Silhouette Island, SeychellesSilhouette Island, Seychelles.
  10. Reserva Natural El Paujil, ColombiaReserva Natural El Paujil, Colombia.
  11. Gorgeted Wood Quail (Odontophorus strophium)Gorgeted Wood Quail - Odontophorus strophium.
  12. Isla Robinson Crusoe, ChileIsla Robinson Crusoe, Chile.
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