Iucn Red List
latest news & developments
SA’s national bird faces “ecological trap” in Western Cape wheatlands
A new study has warned of a sharp drop in blue crane chicks in Overberg and Swartland
Aardvarks, bats and mole-rats among mammal species sliding towards regional extinction
New data shows habitat loss and degradation are pushing mammals closer to extinction — with endemic species facing the greatest risk
Use of wild species should benefit people but how to achieve sustainable, safe and legal use is unclear
The theme for World Wildlife Day on 3 March is ‘Connecting people and planet: Exploring digital innovation in wildlife conservation’
Earth’s last ‘dragons’ under threat from climate change
The world’s largest monitor lizard has moved up the red list for threatened species, with fewer than 4 000 of the species left
Climate crisis a threat to bird species
Changes in agriculture will affect blue cranes and heat stress will harm Cape rockjumpers that are already found at higher altitudes