IUCN Red List Update
The IUCN’s recent Red List update highlights the urgent need to protect various lizard and cactus species. The Ibiza wall lizard, now classified as threatened, faces significant threats from invasive species like the horseshoe whip snake and human-induced problems. Similarly, the Gran Canaria giant lizard and skink populations have plummeted due to the California kingsnake. Illegal trade, especially of ornamental cacti like Copiapoa, exacerbated by social media, has led to 82% of these species being critically endangered. Proposed solutions include stringent laws, habitat management, international cooperation, public education, and greenhouse cultivation to mitigate these declines.
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