“World’s 100 Rarest Species” Listed – What do you think?

[bronxzoofrank]

Hi All,
A unique list of species facing imminent extinction was released by the Zoological Society of London at the recent (September, 2012) World Conservation Congress in Jeju, South Korea. Included were a number of reptiles, amphibians and a tarantula. As a former member of several IUCN Species Survival Commissions, I was eager to learn the current thinking on the world’s most threatened creatures. I’ll summarize below…any opinions you may have concerning “passed over” species would be most appreciated (please post below).
I’ve worked with several animals given the dubious honor of “World’s Rarest”, including the Batagur Turtle and Jamaican Iguana, and was heartened to see that zoos and private individuals are still contributing mightily to their protection. However, many of listed species are poorly-studied, and draw few supporters. Unfortunately, two such creatures that I’ve cared for in the past – the Chittenango Ovate Amber Snail and the Tanzanian Spray Toad – are now extinct in the wild. Read article here Reptiles, Amphibians, Tarantulas among ?World?s 100 Rarest Species? That Reptile Blog.
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Thanks, Frank
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[marvelfreak]

Interesting read and i love you Blog very informative.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by marvelfreak

Interesting read and i love you Blog very informative.

Hi Chuch,

I really appreciate the kind words, thanks very much. Let me know if you have any specific interests and I'll send links, Best, Frank

[Will0W783]

Frank, that was a great article, and your blog is wonderful. It's sobering how many species we humans have destroyed or brought to the brink of extinction without even thinking about it. WE are the most dangerous invasive species on the planet, and only WE have the power to reverse it and preserve the precious flora and fauna that's left. I think it's wonderful that you have had opportunities to work with so many of the rarest species....keep up the good work Frank!

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Will0W783

Frank, that was a great article, and your blog is wonderful. It's sobering how many species we humans have destroyed or brought to the brink of extinction without even thinking about it. WE are the most dangerous invasive species on the planet, and only WE have the power to reverse it and preserve the precious flora and fauna that's left. I think it's wonderful that you have had opportunities to work with so many of the rarest species....keep up the good work Frank!

Hi Kimberly,

Thanks very much for the kind words! Very glad you enjoyed the article; I'll post others, please let me know if you have any specific interests and I'll check if I have anything relevant. Best, Frank

[Will0W783]

I love anything and everything to do with arboreal pit vipers and African arboreal viperidae. I'd love to hear about any such species you've worked with Frank.

[bronxzoofrank]

Originally Posted by Will0W783

I love anything and everything to do with arboreal pit vipers and African arboreal viperidae. I'd love to hear about any such species you've worked with Frank.

Hi Kimberly,

I've been very fortunate - I've worked with quite a few, and had the chance to find Palm and Eyelash Vipers in the wild. I'll write more soon; until then, perhaps you'll enjoy these articles on newly discovered arboreal vipers in SE Asia and Africa.

Best regards, Frank