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⚫New update to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; AKA the major information source on the global conservation status of life. 🔴Species on there now reflect data recorded and shared by more than 1300 zoos, aquariums and conservation institutions worldwide via an integration with ZIMS by Species360. 🟠This means IUCN now provides a complete image of species population numbers in the wild and in human care. 🟡This One Plan Approach shows the importance of aligning conservation efforts across in situ and ex situ domains to safeguard threatened species. Read more: https://ow.ly/bgl050Tvro1 🟢Or see for yourself by searching for a species on the IUCN Red List, and scrolling to 'Ex situ data from Species360' in the External Data section. 📷 Extinct-in-the-Wild Socorro dove chick | London Zoo

🎉Species population data from Species360's Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has been added to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 🤝Over 1,300 zoos, aquariums and other wildlife and conservation organisations contribute data to the ZIMS global database. These data can now be more easily integrated into conservation plans and actions for threatened species, substantially advancing the One Plan Approach to conservation. --- Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ecjMWe3R --- #exsitu #insitu #wildlifeconservation #OnePlan #iucnredlist

Habitat connectivity is key for certain wildlife species to persist. A practical approach is to set an acreage cutoff for targeting education and conservation efforts. In Southern Maryland, that threshold looks to be about 50 acres (everything in yellow).

Learn about the wildlife monitoring program in the #SoudahPeaks project area, which aims to contribute to the conservation of protected areas and biodiversity. #SoudahDevelopment

#DYK Seagrass meadows are vital for their significant carbon storage & support of marine species? 🐠   But seagrasses are declining worldwide. —IPBES #GlobalAssessment   Learn more about the importance of protecting seagrass, coral reefs, & fisheries with Wildlife Conservation Society.

UK: Kudos! 👍🏻💙💪❗🌎 The rich diversity of wildlife in Highgate Wood has been well researched and our moth survey is now the longest-running in the UK. So far, we've recorded: over 900 invertebrate species over 400 moth species 353 fungi species and counting 70 bird species seven bat species

Updated IUCN Red List categories & criteria includes guidance for incorporating climate change into extinction risk assessments. Helpful for our efforts at Wildlife Conservation Society Canada to conserve some of the most rapidly changing wildlife habitats on the planet. https://lnkd.in/gie7eiDU

The State of the World’s Migratory Species report, unveiled by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) at the start of the UN wildlife conservation conference (#CMSCOP14) in #Samarkand, is the first inventory to assess the status of migratory species and how they are trying to survive in a world dramatically changed by humans. It found the two biggest threats were overexploitation and loss of habitat because of human activity, such as clearing land for farming, roads and infrastructure. Those activities also fragment migratory species’ pathways, often making it impossible for them to complete their journeys. While some migratory species are improving, nearly half are experiencing population declines, with over one-fifth threatened with extinction. Alarmingly, almost all CMS-listed fish face #extinction. This comprehensive assessment underscores the urgent need for global cooperation to address the threats facing migratory species, from overexploitation to habitat loss. Let’s translate this science into action and ensure the survival of #MigratorySpecies #Conservation #CMSReport2024 🦅🐟 https://lnkd.in/e9EH6iz6

The 2016 Mammal Red List for South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho details over 340 species and highlights that close to 60 species are threatened with extinction. The EWT and SANBI are currently underway revising this list which will be released in 2025. This list is an essential tool for understanding and addressing the threats facing our wildlife. Discover which other mammals need our protection and find out how you can support conservation efforts here: https://lnkd.in/gSRkuMch  #EndangeredWildlifeTrust #Conservation #WildlifeProtection #NatureConservation #Biodiversity #EcoConservation #SaveWildlife #EnvironmentalProtection #NatureLovers #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeResearch #Frog #SaveTheFrog