Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 0:34 
Carl Jones has been nominated as a finalist for the 2012 Indianapolis Prize — which is given for leading work in animal conversation around the world.A CARMARTHEN eco-hero has been praised for saving pink pigeons, Mauritius kestrels, and echo parakeets from extinction.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 10:12 
Infected Mauritius parakeet - courtesy of Dr Jim GroombridgeA University of Kent-led team of scientists has gained new insight into a rare virus that is threatening to wipe out the Mauritius parakeet -- one of the world's most endangered species of parrot.The Mauritius parakeet was saved from the brink of extinction 30 years ago, thanks to the work of an international team of conservationists, including scientists from Kent. Now an outbreak of deadly Beak and Feather Disease is once again raising the spectre of extinction.
Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:10 
Mauritius parrot. Photo: Gregory Guida 2007A once critically endangered species of parrot now under threat from a highly contagious virus may be offered a renewed chance of survival by a conservationist at the University of Kent.
