Five Australian marsupials, newly recognised through taxonomic review, have been confirmed Extinct on the
Red List: the little bettong and crested-tailed, southern, northern and little mulgaras.
No individuals have been reported for at least 60 years. info.iucn.org/3SOEhz8
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animals, fungi and plants.
Joined January 2010
- 🎉Some good news from the latest IUCN Red List update with the status of the numbat – the faunal emblem of Western Australia – improving from Endangered to Near Threatened. Its survival depends on continued efforts. info.iucn.org/3SOEhz8 #IUCNRedList
- 🚨 Latest #IUCNRedList update: 🐌 Deep-sea mining threatens 62% of hydrothermal vent molluscs 🐸 Desert rain frog: NT → Vulnerable (mining, infrastructure, suspected pet trade demand after going viral) 🦡 Numbat: Endangered → Near Threatened info.iucn.org/3SOEhz8
- The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s #biodiversity and a powerful tool to help implement the Global Biodiversity Framework. bit.ly/440eXam #KMGBF
- Reduced food availability has driven a 50% reduction in the Antarctic fur seal population, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Learn more info.iucn.org/4tBZU2R

