The Amphibian Survival Alliance is highlighting an important article from Smithsonian Magazine about Andes glass frogs, amphibians known for their translucent skin. The article examines the challenges these species face in the Andean cloud forests and the critical efforts needed to protect their habitats as threats continue to grow.
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The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. It is therefore important that assessments published on the IUCN Red List are transparent, fully documented, data-driven, and that the IUCN Red List Criteria have been applied correctly. In this webinar, the […]
Last week marked an exciting milestone for amphibian conservation. The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA), in collaboration with the Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Biobanking Working Group of the Amphibian Specialist Group and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, partnered with Parque Explora’s Conservation and Animal Welfare team in Medellín, Colombia, to launch […]
The 5th IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Leaders’ Meeting concluded in Abu Dhabi with conservation experts and leaders issuing a powerful declaration affirming that “Saving Species Sustains Life”. This landmark gathering brought together more than 300 conservation leaders to address the urgently needed interconnected solutions to protect biodiversity, stabilise climate, […]
One of the world’s hottest hotspots for marine biodiversity, Mozambique’s Inhambane Seascape, is under assault by two massively destructive industries. Conservation organizations are concerned that offshore seismic testing for gas mining and heavy-sands mining of pristine coastal dunes and Miombo forests would be catastrophic for these critical ecosystems—including the heart […]
