Release
of the 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
reveals ongoing decline of the status of plants
and animals
May 2,
2006
The number of known
threatened species reaches 16,119.
The ranks of those facing extinction
are joined by familiar species like
the polar bear, hippopotamus and desert
gazelles; together with ocean sharks,
freshwater fish and Mediterranean
flowers. Positive action has helped
the white-tailed eagle and offers
a glimmer of hope to Indian vultures. Full releaseIUCN
Red List 2006
Dr Hector Magome Appointed WCPA Vice Chair for Southern Africa
April
17, 2006
The World Commission on
Protected Areas (WCPA) of
the World Conservation Union
has appointed Dr. Hector
Magome as its Regional Vice
Chair for Southern Africa
He also becomes a member
of the commission's steering
committee. Full
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