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Less Charismatic Animals are Less Likely to be Protected from Extinction

Extinction looms large over numerous species, some creatures seem to slip away - they become lost, absent from science.

A new way to manage biodiversity

An innovative model to increase conservation areas and biodiversity investment would go a long way in supporting the livelihoods of rural people, writes Claire Keeton

Moles, rats and other animals were lost to science — until now : Short Wave : NPR

Historic numbers of animals across the globe have become endangered or pushed to extinction. But some of these species sit in limbo not definitively extinct yet missing from the scientific record. Rediscovering a "lost" species is not easy. It can require trips to remote areas and canvassing a large area in search of only a handful of animals. But new technology and stronger partnerships with local communities have helped these hidden, "uncharismatic" creatures come to light. Have other scientific gray areas you want us to cover in a future episode? Email us at shortwave@npr.org!

Once lost to science, these "uncharismatic" animals are having their moment