The Latest Breaking News from IUCN

Plastic Peril: Seals Gaping Neck Wound From Plastic Packing Band

The huge wound was first noticed by lifeguards off the coast of Argentina, who initiated a rescue.

Zenger · Apr 15, 2022

Slowly Does It Mum: Gentle Slow Loris Shows Off Her Babies

Primates are listed as 'endangered' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Zenger · Apr 13, 2022

Otterly Adorable: Trio Of Cute Endangered Otter Pups Born After Dad Dies

The zoo said in a statement: "Emila, 8, gave birth to three offspring on March 17.

Zenger · Apr 11, 2022

‘Indian bustard on verge of extinction’

HYDERABAD: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has said the great Indian bustard is on the verge of extinction and categorised it as a critically endangered species.

The Times of India · Jan 23, 2022

Indian vultures on death row, huge dip in numbers

HYDERABAD: While the proposed sanctuary for conservation of vultures in Adilabad’s Bejjur has failed to take off, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Indian vulture as critically endangered even as its population is decreasing.

The Times of India · Jan 22, 2022