http://www.solomontimes.com/topic.aspx?show=220 Solomon Islands News Feed (Regional Flora and Fauna) provided by Solomon Times Online. All rights reserved. en-us Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:30:56 GMT Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:30:56 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Callidus Solutions RSS Generator 2.0 http://www.solomontimes.com/images/sto.jpg http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4861 A new iguana species that was causing alarm in parts of Fiji was determined to be an herbivore, therefore not a threat to islanders' food source - seafood. It was also determined to be a new species. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:25:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4861 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4678 A marine iguana which has been causing fear among inhabitants of an island in Fiji is currently being studied by experts who have said that it is a rare species of iguana. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4678 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4546 Palau has declared itself as the world's first shark sanctuary, ending all commercial shark fishing in its waters and inviting other nations to follow suit. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:47:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4546 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4395 Press Release - As fairytales go, Hamelin used a pied piper and pipes to rid the town of rats. In real life, Samoa is using a helicopter and rat bait. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:07:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4395 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4017 The three bird species are part of the 2009 Red List compiled by the Birdlife International and the International Conservation Union. Wed, 20 May 2009 08:36:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=4017 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3796 Scientists have discovered more than 50 new animal species in Papua New Guinea in an expedition in the country. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:47:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3796 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3665 Press Release - The leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) is the world's oldest and largest turtle. Having witnessed the extinction of the dinosaur and the development of mankind, this magnificent sea creature is now facing extinction in our Pacific Ocean. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:50:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3665 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3148 A sugarcane farmer was surprised by giant pawpaws harvested from his backyard. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:51:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=3148 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2937 A coconut crab discovered in Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is the largest in Pohnpei's history. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:04:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2937 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2619 A new species of iguana has been found on the island of Ovalau in Fiji, bringing the number of iguana species in Fiji to three, instead of two as was previously thought. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:58:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2619 http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2432 A new snake species has been found in Fiji and according to a conservation organization, the species has not been found anywhere else in the world. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:11:30 GMT http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2432