IUCN Species of the Day: Red Wolf

  Photo credit: Stephen Nakatani   The Red Wolf, Canis rufus, is listed as ‘CRITICALLY ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. One of the world’s rarest canids, the Red Wolf formerly ranged throughout southeastern USA, and possibly Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Ethiopian Wolf

  Photo credit: National Geographic   The Ethiopian Wolf, Canis simensis, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. The wolves are found only in the Highlands of Ethiopia at altitudes above 3,500 m. They live Continue Reading

IUCN Species of the Day: Brown Hyaena

Photo credit: Sean Braine The Brown Hyaena, Hyaena brunnea, is listed as ‘NEAR THREATENED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Occurring in arid parts of southern Africa, the Brown Hyaena is distinguished from other hyaenas by its long, Continue Reading