SAINT LUCIA RACER SN

Up until 1973, the rarest snake in the world was thought to be extinct. There may only be 20 Saint Lucia racers left in the world today. The Asian mongoose, imported to Saint Lucia in the late 19th century, nearly wiped out the island's once-common snake. Less than a kilometer from the mainland, on a small offshore islet free of predators, the remaining population of this severely endangered species is also vulnerable to invading animals like rats. By building a new snake sanctuary on Saint Lucia's mainland and implementing an extensive captive breeding program, FFI intends to double the number of snakes globally by 2025 to 500.

Menzbier’s Marmot

The Western Tien-Shan mounta in Central Asia are home Menzbier's marmot, which peculiar to the meadows steppes there. Its population significantly decreased, makin vulnerable to habitat degradat brought on by the expansion agricultural land. Howev Menzbier's marmot population Kyrgyzstan has climbed to o 16,000, a 30% increase in just years.

This is according to the latest survey carried out by FFI and partners, as a result of strengthened protection measures in the Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve. The presence of predators like bears, wolves, lynx, golden eagles, and bearded vultures in the region suggests that the increasing population of marmots also benefits other species

Red Bird of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) is a perennial summer blooming favorite in Tucson, Arizona. It presents a stunning display of orange-red blossoms that commemorate the warm season. However, these birds are threatened due to ongoing habitat loss and exploitation.