Articles related to "Red List Of Threatened Species"

The latest report from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature calls the current loss of biodiversity a crisis.

Only a narrow strip of sea separates the island of Pemba, from its larger neighbour, Zanzibar Island, but Pemba has its very own endemic species in need of protection.

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species provides a uniform method for assessing how well a species is doing and assigning a conservation status. Here are the basic ideas.

African Grey Parrots have been traded as pets for centuries. Even Egyptians and Romans may have kept them, but today they're declining in the wild.

The rarest wild cats in the world inhabit relatively small geographical ranges and are endangered due to human activities.

An explanation of what we mean when we say a species is critically endangered, endangered, threatened, vulnerable, at risk, or of special concern.

6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there?

Though it's one of the seagulls, the Black-headed Gull doesn't go to sea: it prefers shallow waters and gentle coastlines, and tolerates humans. Most live in Europe.

The Blue Chaffinch has evolved on the isolated islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, but its habitat has dwindled and the species is listed as Near Threatened.

The Common Grackle prefers open spaces and is frequently seen foraging on the ground. It looks black but has beautiful shades of colour when seen from the right angle.

Global warming, habitat loss, farming and over fishing are causing increased loss of biodiversity. Changing environmental factors are putting the planet in peril.

Unique among hornbills, the Helmeted Hornbill has a casque of solid keratin called hornbill ivory, valued for carving jewelry and other small items.

Mangroves are important in their own right, but also essential for many other species and ecosystems.

It should seem obvious that endangered species should be protected not eaten. Unfortunately many people don't realize some tuna species are threatened.

Pelorus Jack was a famous dolphin who escorted ships through dangerous passages.

Since the beginning, living things have supported Earth's balance. But man ignored the extinction process. Only reversing this imbalance of life can save the environment.

The Spotted Owl lies at the center of conservation debates because it requires large tracts of old-growth forest to find mates, nest, and hunt for food.

The drug lords of Cambodia are operating in the rainforests of Cambodia procuring raw material for Ecstasy, causing irreparable damage to the rainforests in the process.

Brown Pelicans inhabit warm coastal areas of the Americas. Almost wiped out by DDT and hunting, they may be coming off the endangered list.

Leopards are found all over the world. They are Africa's second largest big cat. These highly skilled carnivores merit the greatest respect.

"On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." Millennia of tradition and symbolism lie behind the gift of two Turtle Doves.

BirdLife International identifies 218 endemic bird areas where it's particularly important to focus on conservation of birds, habitat, and biodiversity.

Like many raptors, the White-tailed Eagle has been persecuted, but today it's thriving in the wild and its conservation status has risen to "Least Concern."

Here you will find general descriptions of cranes, birds of prey, and other groups of birds, and definitions of unusual or unfamiliar words we use when we discuss birds.

Like the familiar showy Great Hornbill, Ground Hornbill, and Rhinoceros Hornbill, most hornbills are black and white with bright bills, eyes, and skin patches.

Most woodpeckers are doing well, but some are endangered and many could face serious losses soon if we continue to destroy their mature forest habitat.

Lions are strong, fast and clever. These carnivores are magnificent to look at. Sometimes they evoke dread but more often admiration.