Mapping mistake leaves wildlife at risk

Mongabay
By Morgan Erickson-DavisNov 12, 2014, 3:11 pm57 pts
Scientists have discovered a new, endangered plant species in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in an area that is supposed to be protected as a reserve. However, mapping errors effectively moved the reserve’s boundaries 50 kilometers to the west, opening up the region and its vulnerable wildlife to…

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