IUCN Species of the Day: Humphead Wrasse

  Photo credit: Georgette Douwma   The Humphead Wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. It is one of the largest reef fishes in the world, reaching almost two metres in length, Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Vancouver Island Marmot

  Photo credit: Fletcher & Baylis   The Vancouver Island Marmot, Marmota vancouverensis, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. One of the rarest mammals in North America, this species is only found on Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Northern Sportive Lemur

  Photo credit Pvael Hošek   The Northern Sportive Lemur, Lepilemur septentrionalis, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. This small, arboreal primate is restricted to the very northernmost parts of Madagascar, and has Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Common Skate

  Photo credit: Paul Kay   The Common Skate, Dipturus batis, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. The largest European ray, growing to at least two metres in length, it is found in Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Titicaca Water Frog

  Photo credit: Pete Oxford   The Titicaca Water Frog, Telmatobius culeus, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. It is found in Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia. It is the largest aquatic Continue Reading