African elephant species now Endangered and Critically Endangered - IUCN Red List iucn.org/news/species/202โฆ
Classified as Critically Endangered by IUCN Red List, the white-shouldered ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) is one of the most threatened ibis species in the world, along with the giant ibis. It occurs in Borneo and Cambodia where it is threatened by habitat loss and illegal hunting.
The 2014 IUCN Red List lists Amphibians as having the highest number of critically endangered species; 518.
Today is World Rhino Day! While they are among the most iconic animals in the world, the five extant species of rhino today are all listed on the IUCN Red List. Rhinos face serious threats from poaching, with three of five species considered critically endangered. imgur.com/lnBEfL4
Oceanic whitetip sharks (๐๐ข๐ณ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ณ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด) have been listed a protected species following the IUCN Red List status updated to Critically Endangered theecologist.org/2020/marโฆ
This iguana species is endemic to Utila island, off Honduras. The Utila spiny-tailed iguana is listed as critically endangered by IUCN Red List. Fortunately, thanks to Gunther Kรถhler, the species is now targeted by a breeding program both on Utila and in zoos worldwide for its conservation.
Sea turtles don't have teeth at all, they swallow their food completely using their tongues. The largest of sea turtle species in the world today can grow to more than 6.5 ft (2m) in length. However, all surviving turtles are listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. youtu.be/rr5z9YjbpmI
Andhra Pradesh: 500 endangered tortoises seized from train passenger. Indian star tortoises feature on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. indiatoday.in/crime/storyโฆ
Listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List, the Maraรฑรณn poison frog (Excidobates mysteriosus) is found as three tiny populations in the dry forests of north-eastern Peru. The species is threatened by deforestation throughout its range. A conservation breeding program has been started in zoos.
The Amur leopard, It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. In 2007, only 19โ26 wild leopards were estimated to survive in southeastern Russia and northeaste.
The Persian onager (Equus hemionus onager) is listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. This particular species is only found in two protected areas in Iran and a reintroduction attempt has led to the creation of a small third population. About 600 wild specimens are known.
Red list: thousands of species at risk of extinction due to human activity. Unsustainable farming, fishing and climate change has intensified the struggle for survival among vulnerable animals and crops, says IUCN at the release of its latest list of endangered species. theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
Close-up of an adult Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus), a species endemic to the submontane forest streams of South China and classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Whale and winghead sharks move step closer to extinction: Two predatory species are added to IUCN Red List of endangered species as pressure from fishing sees their populations fall by half in the last 75 years theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
Whale and winghead sharks move step closer to extinction: Two predatory species are added to IUCN Red List of endangered species as pressure from fishing sees their populations fall by half in the last 75 years theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
Seed of Leptocereus scopulophilus (Pan de Matanzas Hill, CU-04, CUB) at 40x magnification. This species occurs at a single location, on the south-eastern limestone slopes of Pan de Matanzas Hill in western Cuba. Listed by the IUCN as critically endangered, with its population currently decreasing.
Animals on the Brink: 2015's Newly Endangered Species. Wolves, sea mammals, reptiles and birds were among the many endangered animals listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species in 2015. weather.com/science/naturโฆ
Whale & winghead sharks move step closer to extinction - 2 predatory species are added to IUCN Red List of endangered species as pressure from fishing sees their populations fall by 1/2 in the last 75 yrs theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
All of the slow loris species which had been identified prior to 2012 are listed as either "Vulnerable" or "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List.
The tamaraw is a dwarf buffalo species endemic to the island of Mindoro in Philippines. It is only found in high altitude grasslands. The species is listed as Critically endangered by IUCN. A breeding program was attempted but wasn't successful. There are less than 500 tamaraws left in the wild.
Petition to add a further category to the IUCN Red List for endangered species
Updated the IUCN Red List for another endangered shark species...
The Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is a wild cat species native to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe that is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It preys almost exclusively on the European rabbit, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibeโฆ
Eastern gorilla now critically endangered due to illegal hunting - Largest living primate joins three other great ape species on International Union for Conservation of Natureโs red list theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
TIL that since 1998 there has been an increase of 65.3% in the number of animals added to the Critically Endangered ICUN Red List of Species. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criโฆ
[News] Eastern gorilla now critically endangered due to illegal hunting - Largest living primate joins three other great ape species on International Union for Conservation of Natureโs red list theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
Endangered Species: New IUCN List Shows 10 Of Them May Be Making A Comeback therising.co/2019/12/24/eโฆ
IUCN's list of endangered and critically endangered bats (x-post r/batconservation) iucnredlist.org/search?paโฆ
One in five mammal species on extinction 'red list'. Many reptiles and amphibians also critically endangered, while up to 70% of plants could be wiped out. The Holocene (human epoch) extinction event gathers pace. guardian.co.uk/environmenโฆ
Endangered Species: New IUCN List Shows 10 Of Them May Be Making A Comeback therising.co/2019/12/24/eโฆ
Eastern gorilla now critically endangered, joins 3 other great ape species on the red list theguardian.com/environmeโฆ
Sadly, many species of turtle are endangered! 129 of approximately 300 species of turtle and tortoise on Earth today are either vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered, according to the IUCN. Threats include loss of habitat, poaching and the illegal pet trade.
I saw this cute little fawn of a Sambar Deer in the golden light. It's a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red list!
The markhor (Capra falconeri heptneri) was previously listed as Endangered but has been downgraded to Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. Nonetheless, most of its wild populations remain threatened by overhunting and competition for resources with livestock. It mostly occurs in reserves now.
The Shoebill Stork is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. There are an estimated 5,000-8,000 individuals left in the wild.
Discovery of world's largest colony of leatherback
sea turtle may see species removed from critically
endangered list guardian.co.uk/environmenโฆ
Love the colours and patterns of these lake Victorians.. It's a shame they are now on the critically endangered species list in the wild. youtu.be/6cv5sshoyUM
The red panda is a mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because the wild population is estimated at fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and continues to decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching,and inbreeding.
TIL mankind rates itself on the IUCN endangered species list en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hโฆ
