IUCN Species of the Day: Myanmar River Turtle

Photo credit: Rick Hudson   The Myanmar River Turtle, Batagur trivittata, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM, but recent analysis suggests that it is now ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’.

IUCN Species of the Day: Sail-Fin Lizard

  Photo credit: Scott Corning   The Sail-fin Lizard, Hydrosaurus pustulatus, is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. This semi-aquatic reptile is found in the Philippines, and is as at home in water as it Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Chinese Crested Tern

  Photo credit: Michelle and Peter Wong   The Chinese Crested Tern, Sterna bernsteini, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. This seabird was previously feared to be extinct but was rediscovered in 2000 Continue Reading