Reptile News
European Environment: alarming decline in plants, molluscs and freshwater fish
Europe's natural heritage is showing an alarming decline, according to new research published today. The European Red List, a part of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, assessed a considerable… | French | Spanish
22 Nov 2011 | International news release
Species on the Edge app is launched
Acclaimed by the US Apple Store as ‘New and Noteworthy’, the new Species on the Edge app is a detailed guide to 365 species from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Featuring stunning photos…
16 Nov 2011 | News story
Another leap towards the Barometer of Life
The latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ illustrates the efforts undertaken by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and its partners to expand the number and… | French | Spanish
10 Nov 2011 | International news release
Experts Identify World’s Most Threatened Sea Turtle Populations
Top sea turtle experts from around the globe have discovered that almost half (45%) of the world’s threatened sea turtle populations are found in the northern Indian Ocean. The study also determined… | French | Spanish
29 Sep 2011 | International news release
Data evaluation begins for Pacific Islands reptiles, land snails and freshwater fishes
As part of the ongoing process to improve and strengthen our knowledge of Pacific Island species, a group of 12 local, regional and international scientists came together on 12 - 16 September to…
26 Sep 2011 | Article
SOS Call for Proposals now open
The first SOS Call for Proposals is now open, accepting Threatened Species and Rapid Action Grants. Deadline for applications is August 12, 2011. | Chinese
27 Jun 2011 | News story
A grain of hope in the desert
The regal Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx), which was hunted to near extinction, is now facing a more secure future according to the latest update of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Its wild… | French | Spanish
16 Jun 2011 | News story
Nature’s backbone at risk
The most comprehensive assessment of the world’s vertebrates confirms an extinction crisis with one-fifth of species threatened. However, the situation would be worse were it not for current global… | French | Spanish
27 Oct 2010 | International news release
Gerald Kuchling Receives 4th Annual Behler Turtle Conservation Award
Tortoises can sometimes be under-rated, but like in Aesop’s fable, they are often quite tenacious and committed to their goals. Gerald Kuchling is just such a species, and after numerous tortoise and…
09 Feb 2010 | News story
Species on climate change hit list named
The Arctic Fox, Leatherback Turtle and Koala are among the species destined to be hardest hit by climate change, according to a new IUCN review.
14 Dec 2009 | International news release
