One of the worst legacies of human expansion on this planet has been the extinction of species at an alarming rate. Most early extinctions occurred as a result of climactic changes, cataclysmic events such as asteroid or meteorite collisions, volcanic eruptions and other natural events. However, specific hunting and mankind’s ignorance or deliberate exploitation of his environment have been the main causes of the more prolific recent extinctions.
Sadly, the caches in this series are also bordering on extinction. Habitat protection and management of the remaining examples of this species have done little to prevent their inevitable loss. It’s not a question of if they will disappear… but when.
The trick is to get out there and get them before they are no longer with us. Who can say how long they'll survive? On this point, however, in order to satisfy GC.com guidelines, the caches will remain in place for a minimum of 3 months from placement.
These caches are destined to go the way of the Caspian Tiger, the Pyrenean Ibex, the Pig-footed Bandicoot and the Haitian Edible Rat (which I'm sure would have preferred to be known as the Haitian Leave Me Alone I Taste Disgusting Rat)
So, it's up to you. Catch a last glimpse of these caches and have something to tell the grandchildren. You’ll have to be quick…
(Make sure you regularly check the website to ensure your chosen cache hasn't already succumbed to annihilation)
