Endangered skates saved from extinction by hatching in captivity

For the first time, scientists have successfully hatched the captive-laid eggs of the Maugean Skate – the world’s most endangered member of the elasmobranch group, which includes sharks, rays and Maugean Skate (Zearaja maugeana) grows to a length of just over 80 centimetres and is known as a micro-endemic species because its range is so restricted - they are only found at Macquarie Harbour on the extremely isolated and rugged south-west coast of Tasmania, Australia Learn more ➤ Subscribe ➤ Get more from New Scientist: Official website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: LinkedIn: About New Scientist: New Scientist was founded in 1956 for “all those interested in scientific discovery and its social