Last in our #SecretLife series is the Turquoise Dwarf Gecko (Lygodactylus williamsi), which is endemic to a small area of Tanzania. EDGE alumni John Lyakurwa focused on this intriguing species. To learn more, head to our Facebook page: buff.ly/4853XLc

Meet the next EDGE Fellow from the 2024 cohort: Lucas Mendes Barreto Species: Giant Armadillo Location: Brazil IUCN Status: Vulnerable Lucas’ project aims to create and implement conservation measures for the last viable population of the giant armadillo in the Atlantic Forest.

Happy International Owl Awareness Day! Did you know that over 15 species of owl are on our EDGE bird list! Featured today is the Minahasa Masked Owl, whose name is derived from the Minahassa Peninsula, where it was first described. #InternationalOwlAwarenessDay

We hope you enjoyed spending the last 4 months travelling around the new London Zoo Secret Life of Reptiles and Amphibians and meeting all the EDGE species that call it home. Why not head over and meet them so you can learn more about these incredible species. 📷© ZSL

Meet the next EDGE Fellow from the 2024 cohort: María Susana Sánchez Chávez. Species: Potosi Pinyon Pine Location: Mexico IUCN Status: Endangered Susana’s project aims to generate baseline information while engaging the local communities in Potosi Pinyon Pine conservation.

Happy International Armadillo Day! Did you know there are two species of Armadillo on our EDGE Mammal list and both have been the focus of EDGE Fellowships! The Brazilian Three-Banded Armadillo - Rodolfo Assis Magalhães 2021 and the Giant Armadillo - Lucas Mendes Barreto 2024.

Happy World Lizard Day! Did you know over 650 lizard species are on the EDGE reptile list? Featured today is the Colombian Dwarf Gecko (Lepidoblepharis miyatai), which was the focus of EDGE alumna Liliana Saboyá Acosta’s Fellowship. #WorldLizardDay

As we welcome new Followers and celebrate our 8-year anniversary on social media, we thought it was time to reintroduce ourselves. We are the EDGE of Existence Programme at ZSL. To learn more, head to our Facebook page: buff.ly/4853XLc #EDGEofExistence

Meet the next 2024 EDGE Fellow: Mariam Curbelo Cruz. Species: Barton’s Robber Frog Location: Cuba IUCN Status: CE Her project aims to establish acoustic monitoring of her species to generate crucial conservation data while fostering public awareness for lasting impact.

Happy International Orangutan Day! Did you know that all three species of orangutan are on our EDGE Mammals list? Featured today is the Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis), the second largest of all arboreal primates and the rarest great ape! #HappyInternationalOrangutan

The EDGE of Existence programme was the first global conservation initiative to focus specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history. To learn more, head to our Facebook page: buff.ly/4853XLc #EDGEofExistence

Meet the next 2024 EDGE Fellow: Mónica Franco Gutiérrez Species: Great Green Macaw Location: Colombia IUCN Status: CE Monica’s project aims to establish baseline information and raise community awareness of the Great Green Macaw in Utria National Park in Colombia.

To safeguard EDGE species, we are committed to supporting, strengthening, and diversifying conservation leadership in critical regions. The EDGE Fellowship exemplifies this commitment. To learn more, head to our Facebook page: buff.ly/4853XLc #EDGEofExistence

Happy International Whale Shark Day! Did you know that the Whale Shark is on the EDGE sharks and rays list? Whale sharks have been known to measure up to 62 feet (19 meters) in length, which makes them longer than a school bus! #InternationalWhaleSharkDay

Meet the final EDGE Fellow from the 2024 cohort: Paúl Henry Gonzales Arce. Species: Three EDGE gymnosperms Location: Peru IUCN Status: Endangered &Vulnerable Paúl’s project aims to improve the conservation status of three EDGE conifers in Northern Huancabamba, Peru.

Thank you to those who have been supporting and following along for a while, and a warm welcome if you’re new. We hope you will join us in contributing to a healthier and vibrant planet for all species. To learn more, head to our Facebook page: buff.ly/4853XLc

We hope you enjoyed meeting the new 2024 Latin America cohort of EDGE Fellows. We look forward to sharing their stories with you over the next two years! We would like to thank our donors and partners, Fondation Segré, On The Edge, and Fondation Franklinia. #EDGEFellowship2024