IUCN Species of the Day: Atlantic Sturgeon
Photo credit: Jean-Francois Hellio and Nicholas Van Ingen The Atlantic Sturgeon, Acipenser sturio, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED‘ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.
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IUCN Species of the Day: Beluga Sturgeon
Photo credit: Tony Gilbert The Beluga Sturgeon, Huso huso, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.
IUCN Species of the Day: European Mink
Photo credit: Tiit Maran The European Mink, Mustela lutreola, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. A century ago, the European Mink could be found throughout the European continent, but its population has Continue Reading
IUCN Species of the Day: Atlantic Salmon
Photo credit: Michel Roggo The Atlantic Salmon, Salmo salar, is listed as ‘LEAST CONCERN’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. This species is found throughout the North Atlantic region, where after long marine migrations they home precisely Continue Reading
Photo of the Day
“Going in for the Kill” Photo credit: Peter Thomas This photo wonderfully conveys how handsome and powerful this bird of prey is. With wings spread, the Lanner Falcon’s creamy-white throat and underside give excellent contrast to its dark Continue Reading