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Information for the media |
| 2006 Release of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
 The 2006 update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (TM) was launched in May this year. The next update of the IUCN Red List will be in the first quarter of 2007.
In 2006, the number of known threatened species surpassed 16,119. The ranks of those facing extinction were 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.
Press release Comunicado de prensaCommuniqué de presse |
| Photo gallery |
| High resolution photos in the Red List website gallery are available on request for media. For a wider selection try ARKive, a digital library with films, photographs and audio recordings of the world’s species. |
| Species case studies |
| The case studies are short profiles of threatened species accompanied by a photo. They highlight the success or decline of plants and animals. They are available for use by the media to illustrate the plight and challenges of saving threatened species. |
| Contacts |
Andrew McMullin, IUCN Species Programme Communications Officer, Rue Mauverney, 28; Gland; CH 1196; Switzerland
Tel: +41 (22) 999 0153; mcmullina iucn.org
Carolin Wahnbaeck, IUCN Media Relations Officer, Rue Mauverney, 28; Gland; CH 1196; Switzerland
Tel: +41 (22) 999 0127; E-mail: carolin.wahnbaeckiucn.org |
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