Other species have a tiny, restricted distribution; this is most common in island endemics.

Other species have more restricted distributions, particularly island endemics like the Mauritius Kestrel.

These two Zelkova species are the two with the most restricted natural distribution-both are small island endemics.

Only two woodcocks are widespread, the others being localized island endemics.

The loss of flight, or reduced flying ability is also characteristic of many island endemics.

This development allowed scientists to test theories about the origin and dispersal of populations, such as island endemics.

Many species of rats are island endemics and some have become endangered due to habitat loss or competition with the brown, black or Polynesian rat.

He studied the flora of the Aegean Islands in Greece, became interested in island endemics.

It is a member of the coastal scrub growing alongside other island endemics and more common plants.

With the arrival of humans and associated predators (dogs, cats, rats, pigs), many giant island endemics have become extinct.