The Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, is now listed as #Endangered according to the latest IUCN Red List, released at #IUCNcongress. Rising sea levels caused by #ClimateChange are a major threat bit.ly/3DKw6YL

This looks like a good time to remind people plants are also alive. Even seen a combine harvester in action? Now that is a cereal killer...

16 years after the first EDGE List for the world’s mammals was launched, we are excited to present our new-and-improved approach to identify the world’s most evolutionarily distinct and threatened species, published today in PLOS Biology tinyurl.com/2p95v6z3 - thread: (1/11)

This #PLOSBiology Consensus View presents EDGE2, a protocol that draws on a decade of research and innovation to develop an improved, consistent methodology for prioritizing species #conservation efforts. EDGE of Existence ZSL Science @rikkigumbs plos.io/3ELcEgu

We are delighted to open the call for applications for the first EDGE Protected and Conserved Area Fund! To learn more head to our Facebook page: bit.ly/37U8dTo or for full details, eligibility criteria, and how to apply visit our website edgeofexistence.org/edge-protected…

Did you know that there are species of #lichen, #mosses & #liverworts found only in UK #rainforest? To celebrate the success of our rainforest conservation project in SW England, we are spotlighting 5 of the spectacular species found in #BritainsRainforests!👇 (1/7)

Are you interested in plant conservation and attending IBC2024 ? Take a look to our workshop (Sun 21/06, 12:00-13:30h): Spatial applications of Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) plants 🌲🌼🗺️!!

I can't imagine a better way to start this #IBC2024 than having a workshop with my friend Seb Pipins to talk a bit about EDGE #plants Thanks a lot to everybody in the room for coming and making this session so exciting!!

Protecting just 0.7% of land could help save 1/3 of unique & endangered species, new research by @ImperialCollege, On the Edge & ZSL finds. The study argues big gains in conservation are possible by targeting key areas of biodiversity. ✍️ow.ly/tFL650ThkqQ

Protecting <1% of world’s land could help save 1/3 of most unique and endangered species 😲 The latest paper from EDGE of Existence, with @Imperialcollege and On the Edge found the top 25 zones where conservation can have a huge positive impact on protecting #biodiversity

We’re letting @keir_starmer know that we want to #EndPeatSales now📢 The longer we wait, the more precious #peatlands are destroyed for use in #horticulture📉 Let's leave peat in the ground🌱 Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4ec4a1T Peat-free Partnership 🦋 @peatfree.bsky.social Chris Packham