Species of the Day: West African Manatee
Photo credit: Tomas Diagne, Oceanium Dakar The West African Manatee, Trichechus senegalensis, is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM.
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IUCN Species of the Day: Scimitar-Horned Oryx
Photo credit: Fondation IGF/G, Roques Rogery The Scimitar-horned Oryx, Oryx dammah, is listed as ‘EXTINCT IN THE WILD’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Named for its magnificently curved horns, it was once widespread all around Continue Reading
Asia’s police forces cracking down on Ivory, despite booming demand in Asia
As the demand for ivory continues to rise in Asia, more and more African elephants are feeling the repercussions. A single large elephant tusk can now go for as much as $17,000 on the black market and with that kind Continue Reading