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The EDGE of Existence program highlights and protects some of the most unique species on the planet, which are on the verge of extinction. These weird and wonderful species are Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered. Representing a unique and irreplaceable part of our world's biodiversity, many EDGE species have been overlooked by conservationists - until now. Explore our..
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By Dickson Katana and Daniel Kane Originally posted at zsl.org here. Kenya is renowned for its amazing landscapes, vibrant cultures and diverse wildlife....
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In our first two blogs, we have celebrated ten amazing success stories from our EDGE Fellows and program and in this last instalment of...
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In the part one of this blog series we celebrated the creation of our first EDGE list, the rediscovery of species, and women leading...
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This year marks 15 years since the EDGE of Existence programme was launched in 2007! To date, we’re proud to have supported 129 EDGE...
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A lot more than you might think. I’m sure everyone has looked at an animal and admired it for its striking colours or unique...
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As a crocodilian conservationist (yes, we exist!), I am often asked, “But what is the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?”, to which...
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The kakapo (KAH-ke-poh) is one of the world’s most ancient bird species, having inhabited New Zealand for millions of years. Unlike many species when...
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Some of the species that show up on our EDGE lists might be surprising. Not because they are particularly weird or unheard of, in...
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Blog collaboration with Paul Barnes – EDGE’s Social Dimensions Specialist This month marks Sir David Attenborough’s 96th birthday. So today, we highlight an EDGE...
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In our study, published in Science Advances, we found that the most important areas of the planet for evolutionarily unique and isolated species are poorly...
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