IUCN Species of the Day: Asian Elephant

  Photo credit: Goldy Rajiv Santhoji   The Asian Elephant, Elephas maximus, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. It is found in isolated populations in 13 tropical Asian countries. The Asian Elephant is smaller Continue Reading

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

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

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

IUCN Species of the Day: Asian Elephant

    Photo credit: Goldy Rajiv Santhoji   The Asian Elephant, Elephas maximus, is listed as ‘ENDANGERED’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. It is found in isolated populations in 13 tropical Asian countries. The Asian Elephant is Continue Reading