IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

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Restoration Makes an Instant Impact on Anacapa Island

As Earth Day approaches, Island Conservation will share stories of hope and success in conservation. The first project of its kind in the United States, the restoration of Anacapa Island, helps the Scripps’s Murrelets avoid “Endangered” listing. Only 14 miles off the coast of Ventura, California, lies the three islands that form Anacapa Island. They, […]

Written by on April 22, 2019

How 3D Printed Smart Eggs are Saving the Kakapo

The Critically Endangered Kakapo, a beloved parrot endemic to New Zealand, has seen renewed breeding success thanks to innovative technologies. The future of the vibrant, forest green Kakapo has long been uncertain, due to human-introduced invasive rats, stoats, and feral cats. However, thanks to 3-D printing technology, this year’s breeding season has surpassed everyone’s expectations. […]

Written by on March 22, 2019

Press Release: Six Main Threats Drive Global Seabird Decline

Global study reveals six main threats are driving the decline of a remarkable seabird family. For Release on March 18, 2019 10:00 am UTC Seabirds are top predators, making them crucial indicators of the health of a marine ecosystem. And, they are sending us an alarming message—seabird populations have declined faster than other bird taxa […]

Written by on March 18, 2019

Fernandina Giant Tortoise Rediscovered in the Galápagos

The Fernandina Tortoise was previously thought to be extinct, but recent sightings of a female provide renewed hope for conservation of the species. The Fernandina Tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus), a magnificent species found in the Galápagos was previously thought to be extinct. However, a sighting has just been confirmed by the government of Ecuador after for the first […]

Written by on February 23, 2019

Heightened Aspirations: IUCN Green List Strives for Flourishing Species

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature’s proposed “Green List” would shift conversation to encourage the focus on the full recovery of a species–beyond preventing extinctions. A critical intervention was needed in 2012 on Pinzón Island in the Galápagos to save the endemic (found nowhere else on Earth) Pinzón Giant Tortoise from extinction. Captive […]

Written by on April 20, 2018

Whio Benefits from Invasive Species Removal

The endemic Whio shows impressive population growth after invasive stoats are controlled within breeding areas. New Zealand’s endemic Blue Duck, also known as Whio, has been listed Endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2002 when it was up-listed from Vulnerable. Conservationists are working hard to protect the small population of these New Zealand native birds, […]

Written by on June 23, 2017

Research Highlights the Importance of Laughter in Kea Sociality

Study shows that the New Zealand Kea is the first non-mammal to show contagious emotion though a laugh-like noise that makes other Keas happy. We all know that laughter is contagious among humans. Now, research tells us that it’s also contagious among Keas. The Kea is a species of parrot native to the mountains of New […]

Written by on April 5, 2017

Conservation Becomes Clear for Small Kauai Thrush

New study estimates the population of the Critically Endangered Small Kauai Thrush and advises the next steps in conservation efforts. Kauai Island is home to numerous beautiful bird species, many of which are threatened with extinction in their native range. The Small Kauai Thrush, also known as the Puaiohi, is one such native species. Until […]

Written by on March 28, 2017

The IUCN Red List: Supporting Threatened Species for 53 Years

IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species provides scientific evidence for researchers and policy-makers alike in an effort to preserve biodiversity and prevent extinctions. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is a scientific database that informs researchers and policy-makers alike in their efforts to preserve biodiversity and protect threatened species. This year, the database turned […]

Written by on March 23, 2017