IUCN Species of the Day: Ili Pika
Photo credit: Li Weidong The Ili Pika, Ochotona iliensis, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM.
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IUCN Species of the Day: Leaf-Scaled Sea Snake
Photo credit: Harold Cogger Although not currently listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, the Leaf-scaled Sea Snake, Aipysurus foliosquama, qualifies as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ under IUCN criteria. This reef-associated snake, named for its unusually shaped scales, Continue Reading
IUCN Species of the Day: Saiga Antelope
Photo credit: N. J. Singh The Saiga Antelope, Saiga tatarica, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Saigas have a distinctive appearance, with an unusual swollen nose that filters out airborne dust Continue Reading