The most iconic things
are not things
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From cars and motorbikes to watches, from trading cards to sneakers.
Today, everyone is going crazy
for iconic things.
But there is something even more iconic that gets less attention:
Iconic Species.
What is the IUCN Red List?
Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species.
The IUCN Red List is a critical indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a powerful tool to inform and catalyse action for biodiversity conservation and policy change, critical to protecting the natural resources we need to survive. It provides information about range, population size, habitat and ecology, use and/or trade, threats, and conservation actions that will help inform necessary conservation decisions.
discover more on
iucnredlist.org