IUCN Speces of the Day: Tasmanian Devil

  Photo credit: Mike Lehmann   The Tasmanian Devil, Sarcophilus harrisii, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.

Organization of the Day: Bear Research and Conservation Nepal

 Asiatic Black Bears are considered ‘vulnerable’ by the IUCN, and are suffering a rapid decline largely due to habitat loss, illegal trade in bile and paws, and conflict with humans.  These bears are known to invade and consume farmers’ crops, Continue Reading

Tattoo of the Day

Tattoo by Carlos Rojas.

IUCN Species of the Day: Sun Bear

  Photo credit: Terry Whittaker The Sun Bear, Helarctos malayanus, is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. It occurs in forest patches of mainland Southeast Asia, Sumatra and Borneo. The world’s smallest bear, it is Continue Reading