@wildgrass saidJudging by the OP the estimate is one, maybe more.
Any estimate on the numbers of these still in existence?
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Takes two to tango. Also I imagine that mouse having a lifespan of a few years at most, say 10 at outside. So at least three generations have reproduced in the wild so they are on their way back, I imagine with limited DNA diversity which wouldn't bode well in the long term.
Well, one text says they live 14 years in captivity but in the wild probably not as long.
Humans managed that trick though, at one point down to maybe 30 adults and look at us now.
@deepthought saidThe photo in the Guardian article showed 2 individuals. I would think an ecological study can estimate based on range of habitat and the number of cameras they set up.
Judging by the OP the estimate is one, maybe more.
The post that was quoted here has been removedAn anecdote regarding "most wanted lost" list:
I have a friend who was in grad school for ecology. During his studies he discovered a new bird species while on an expedition in Peru. I asked him how he was able to collect the specimen and his answer was "a shotgun". He went on to explain how they took precautions to preserve the habitat and there were several other mating pairs in the area (they could identify this based on bird call recordings) but sheeeesh. The first discovery of a new species and the budding ecologist goes out and shoots the thing?
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The first discovery of a new species and the budding ecologist goes out and shoots the thing?What are the odds that killing one of a newly discovered species might wipe out the entire species? You would have to assume the existence of one (and only one) mating pair.
Even if several other mating pairs were not identified, the chances of him wiping out a new species would be extremely slim.
@deepthought saidLoL
Judging by the OP the estimate is one, maybe more.
If there is only one,
it won't be long
before there are none.
poetic injustice?
@wildgrass said
An anecdote regarding "most wanted lost" list:
I have a friend who was in grad school for ecology. During his studies he discovered a new bird species while on an expedition in Peru. I asked him how he was able to collect the specimen and his answer was "a shotgun". He went on to explain how they took precautions to preserve the habitat and there were several other matin ...[text shortened]... eeesh. The first discovery of a new species and the budding ecologist goes out and shoots the thing?
I asked him how he was able to collect the specimen and his answer was "a shotgun".That only counts as scientific method if he first says the words:"Oh my Gawd, they're coming right at us!"