Global Center for Species Survival
We support and connect thousands of conservation experts working to secure a future for fauna, flora, and funga. Indianapolis Zoo & IUCN SSC partnership. 🦈 🍄 🌱 🦧 🦜 🦎 🐸 🦋 🌍 🧪
- Humpback whales expend an enormous amount of energy during migration, and according to new research, they lose up to 36% of their body fat in the process! Such info is critical to conservationists in the IUCN SSC Cetacean Specialist Group, as they look to protect habitats. #[bit.ly/45p0xCr
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- 🚨SPECIES FOUND🚨 Leaf-toed geckos are back from the brink of extinction after the removal of invasive rats. Learn more from @newscientist.com: #[bit.ly/47axZyY The Indianapolis Zoo Global Center for Species Survival was instrumental in the reestablishment of the IUCN SSC Gekkota Specialist Group.
- 🚨SPECIES REDISCOVERY🚨 The world's smallest snake hadn't been seen for 20 years and was feared extinct, but a single Barbados threadsnake was recently found during an ecological survey, thanks in part to @rewildorg.bsky.social. 🐍 Learn more from @theguardian.com. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- A new survey shows the Great Barrier Reef has experienced the worst annual coral decline in 39 years. The Australian Institute of Marine Science report points to climate change-induced heat stress, storms and crown-of-thorns starfish as the greatest threats to the ecosystem. 🪸 ab.co/3HaPmFo
- Back from the brink! Grand Cayman blue iguana populations plummeted to fewer than 25 individuals in 2002. Thanks to conservation efforts, more than 1,200 iguanas have been returned to the wild. The Global Center works closely with the IUCN SSC Iguana Specialist Group. www.cnn.com/science/gall...
- 🚨 NEW SPECIES ALERT 🚨 Acrophylla alta is more than 15 inches long and weighs slightly less than a golf ball, but that may be enough to make it the heaviest insect in Australia! @theguardian.com has details. 🌍 🧪 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- From @mongabay.com--Critically Endangered Asiatic caracal and sand cat caught on camera in Pakistan. Conservationists hope the sightings spur interest in the species and lead to greater protections. 🌍 🧪 news.mongabay.com/2025/07/in-r...
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- The world's top primatologists are in Madagascar for the 30th International Primatological Society Congress, which brings together leading scientists, educators and policymakers to advance primate conservation. youtu.be/iZ0ulgliMSI 1/
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- If you're a conservationist or nature enthusiast who is new to Bluesky, we've got you covered! We frequently update an IUCN SSC starter pack to make it easy for you to follow IUCN SSC members, Specialist Groups, Task Forces and Committees. 🌍🧪 go.bsky.app/4mGN37Bat://did:plc:vzd67dcnysrapqa3maf5tw4l/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lbutdl7boa2y
- We are excited to share that the IUCN SSC Australasian Marsupial and Monotreme Specialist Group has joined Bluesky! Make sure you follow them. @iucnmarsupmonsg.bsky.social
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- From @iflscience.com, “First-ever intersex southern right whale discovered among 36-year-old crossbow skin samples: it marks the first documented case of sex chromosomal aneuploidy for the species.” 🌍🧪🐋 @sscmarine.bsky.social www.iflscience.com/first-ever-i...
- From ScienceDirect, “Trafficking of Galápagos iguanas as an example of a global problem: CITES permits, laundering and the role of transit countries in Europe and Africa.” The lead author is co-chair of the IUCN SSC Monitor Lizard Specialist Group. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 🌍🧪🦎
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- We’re hiring! The Indianapolis Zoo Global Center for Species Survival is looking for a Plant Conservation Coordinator and an Invertebrate Conservation Coordinator to join the team. Details are posted to the Indianapolis Zoo’s job portal. Click to apply. indianapoliszoo.applicantpro.com/jobs/
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- Nominations are now OPEN for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize! Learn more below, and be sure to follow @indianapolisprize.bsky.social here on Bluesky. 🌍🧪
- Applications are now OPEN! Make sure you follow @indianapolisprize.bsky.social here on Bluesky. #Conservation 🌍🧪
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes Endangered Species Act protections for pangolins. Illegal trade and habitat loss are the biggest threats facing the world's most heavily trafficked mammal. Public comment on the proposal opened today. 🌍🧪 www.fws.gov/press-releas...
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- From @washingtonpost.com, “Virginia scientists work to save salamander decimated by Hurricane Helene.” www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
- From BBC News, “Ant smugglers caught with hundreds of prized insects in Kenya.” www.bbc.com/news/article...
- From @npr.org, “Aging former research chimps move to Chimp Haven.” www.npr.org/2025/04/10/n...
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- We’re at the United Nations Oceans Conference in France, where IUCN just announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area, covering more than 3 million square miles. Happy World Oceans Month! iucn.org/press-releas... @sscmarine.bsky.social
- At the United Nations One Ocean Science Congress this week, we're discussing the huge cost of non-selective fisheries for marine biodiversity. Check out the poster we created in collaboration with the IUCN SSC @sscmarine.bsky.social and visit their website. www.iucn-sscmarine.org/bycatch
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- Great to see our @protectspecies.bsky.social Marine Conservation Coordinator Coralie Palmer spending time with Indianapolis Prize Winner Dr. Amanda Vincent! Coralie and Amanda are attending the United Nations One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France. @indianapolisprize.bsky.social
- We're in Nice, France as marine scientists & policymakers gather for the U.N. One Ocean Science Congress to address threats facing our shared ocean. Global Center Marine Coordinator Coralie Palmer presents today on the cost of bycatch & what can be done to reduce harm. @sscmarine.bsky.social 🌍🌊
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- From KHON2, “Once-extinct bird species lays first wild eggs in 40 years.” The sihek was among 10 finalists in the Indianapolis Zoo's Saving Species Challenge. 🌍🧪 www.khon2.com/local-news/o...
- From our partners at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), “New global assessment reveals hope for marine turtles, highlights urgent need for continued action.” 🌍🧪🐢 iucn.org/news/202504/...
- From IUCN, “The human factor: IUCN-Zoomarine Alliance creates European Center for Conservation.” The Global Center for Species Survival is part of the same IUCN SSC Centers for Species Survival network. 🌍🧪 iucn.org/press-releas...
- On this #WorldSeaLionDay, a reminder from National Geographic, “California’s sea lions aren’t really ‘demonic’—they’ve been poisoned.” 🌍🧪🦭 www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
- From @thehill.com, “Trump orders agencies to ‘sunset’ environmental protections.” thehill.com/policy/energ...
- From @nytimes.com, “The Very Territorial Caterpillar.” 🌍🧪🐛 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/s...
- From BBC News, “How do you re-home a rhino by helicopter? Upside down.” 🌍🧪🦏 www.bbc.com/future/artic...
- From @nature.org, “The healing power of trees: adding 8,000 trees to a neighborhood in Louisville, KY, improves health conditions that are linked to heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.” 🌍🧪🌳 www.nature.org/en-us/magazi...
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- From @theguardian.com, “Biodiversity loss in all species and every ecosystem linked to humans.” 🌍🧪 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- From @forbes.com, “Rare frog thought to be extinct rediscovered after a 130-year-long search.” 🌍🧪🐸 www.forbes.com/sites/scottt...
- From @apnews.com, “Endangered sea turtle populations show signs of recovery in more than half the world, survey finds.” Happy #WorldTurtleDay! 🌍🐢 iucn.org/news/202504/...
- From @nytimes.com, “An endangered Galápagos tortoise is first-time mother at 100.” Happy #WorldTurtleDay! 🌍🐢 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/05/s...
- From @zslofficial.bsky.social, “40-year-long zoo project sees huge success for snails. Once thought lost, a rare snail returns.” 🌍🧪🐌 www.londonzoo.org/zoo-stories/...
- From @mongabay.com, “Scientists warn coral restoration can’t keep pace with global reef collapse.” 🌍🧪🪸 news.mongabay.com/2025/04/scie...
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- On this World Bee Day, we’re excited to announce the Indianapolis Zoo’s new push to protect rusty patched bumble bees. Learn how you can support these Critically Endangered pollinators using your spare change! 🌍🧪🐝 www.indianapoliszoo.com/world-bee-day/
- From @nytimes.com, “By redefining ‘harm,’ agencies aim to end longstanding wildlife protections.” Today is the last day for public comment on this proposed rule change. 🌍🧪🦤 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/c...
- From @wsj.com, “The race to save a salamander that spawned a global cottage industry.” 🌍🧪 www.wsj.com/world/americ...
- From @nytimes.com, “In Southern California, a sea mammal crisis washes ashore. In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.” 🌍🧪🦭 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/u...
