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17/06/2026

The Green Lens | IUCN Red List #4
Meet the Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) — the "monkey-eating eagle" and national bird of the Philippines. One of the world's largest eagles, with a 7-foot wingspan. Wild: only about 400 pairs remain. IUCN: Critically Endangered, population decreasing.

1. Scientific name Pithecophaga jefferyi — Greek for "monkey-eating eagle of Jeffrey" 2. National bird of the Philippine...
17/06/2026

1. Scientific name Pithecophaga jefferyi — Greek for "monkey-eating eagle of Jeffrey"
2. National bird of the Philippines, symbol of strength
3. One of the world's largest eagles: 86–102 cm long (34–40 in)
4. Wingspan 184–220 cm (72–87 in), up to 7 feet across
5. Weight 4–8 kg (8.8–17.6 lbs)
6. Lifespan 30–60 years in the wild
7. IUCN status: Critically Endangered — only an estimated 400 pairs remain in the wild
8. Total population estimate: 250–600 individuals
9. Diet: apex predator hunting monkeys, flying lemurs, snakes and large birds
10. Breeds extremely slowly: lays one egg, raises one chick every two years

1. Scientific name Phocoena sinus, meaning "porpoise of the gulf" 2. "Vaquita" means "little cow" in Spanish 3. Smal...
16/06/2026

1. Scientific name Phocoena sinus, meaning "porpoise of the gulf"
2. "Vaquita" means "little cow" in Spanish
3. Smallest porpoise and among the smallest cetaceans
4. Size: about 144 cm long, females up to 1.5 m; weight up to 46.5 kg (102 lbs),
5. Lifespan: to at least 21 years
6. Lives only in the upper Gulf of California, Mexico, in shallow water less than 50 meters deep,
7. Nicknamed "sea panda" for distinctive black eye rings and curved black lips
8. IUCN status: Critically Endangered since 2008
9. Population crash: 2024 estimate 8 to 13 individuals; latest surveys put it at 6 to 8, possibly 9 to 11 in 2024, and 7 to 10 confirmed in Nov 2025
10. Main threat: drowning in illegal gillnets set for totoaba fish, not targeted hunting

16/06/2026

The Green Lens | IUCN Red List #3
Meet the Vaquita (Phocoena sinus) — Spanish for "little cow." The smallest porpoise on Earth and the most endangered marine mammal. Lives only in Mexico's northern Gulf of California. Wild: as few as 6 to 10 left in 2024–2025. IUCN: Critically Endangered since 2008, population decreasing.

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15/06/2026

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15/06/2026

The Green Lens | IUCN Red List #2
Meet the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis) — the "Asian unicorn." Discovered in 1992, never seen in captivity, and photographed in the wild only a handful of times. Wild: likely fewer than 100 left in Laos and Vietnam. IUCN: Critically Endangered, population decreasing.

10 facts about the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)1. Nickname: "Asian unicorn" — one of the world's rarest large mammals...
15/06/2026

10 facts about the Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)
1. Nickname: "Asian unicorn" — one of the world's rarest large mammals
2. Discovered: First documented by scientists in May 1992, the first large mammal new to science in more than 50 years
3. Range: Found only in the Annamite Mountains of Laos and Vietnam, nowhere else on Earth
4. Status: IUCN Red List — Critically Endangered, one step from extinction
5. How many left: Thought to be only a few hundred at most, possibly just a few dozen; IUCN specialists warn fewer than 100 may remain
6. Captivity: Zero saola survive in zoos — none have ever lived in captivity
7. Horns: Both males and females grow two parallel straight horns up to 20 inches long; "saola" means "spindle horns" in Lao
8. Size: About 33 inches tall at the shoulder, weighs 176–220 lbs — a cousin of cattle that looks like an antelope
9. Home: Wet evergreen forests with little or no dry season
10. Biggest threat: Wire snares set for bushmeat — an estimated 12 million snares sit in protected areas across Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia

14/06/2026

Meet the Siberian Husky: US #12 snow athlete with movie-star eyes! Bred for endless running, super vocal, pack-obsessed escape artist. Needs daily miles, cool climate, and brushing for days. Not for couch life.

14/06/2026

Meet the Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) — Mexico's "walking fish" that never grows up! It stays young for life and can regrow limbs, heart, even parts of its brain. Wild: only 50-1,000 left in Lake Xochimilco. IUCN: Critically Endangered, population decreasing.

SIBERIAN HUSKY – 11 Essential Facts1. Origin: Siberia, bred by the Chukchi people as an endurance sled dog 2. USA Popula...
14/06/2026

SIBERIAN HUSKY – 11 Essential Facts
1. Origin: Siberia, bred by the Chukchi people as an endurance sled dog
2. USA Popularity: #12 in 2025
3. UK Popularity: #18 and falling due to care needs
4. Size: 20-24 inches tall, 35-60 lbs
5. Lifespan: 12-14 years
6. Coat: thick double coat, sheds heavily twice a year
7. Exercise: needs 2+ hours of running daily, not a casual walk dog
8. Temperament: friendly, pack-loving, independent thinker
9. Vocal: howls and "talks" instead of barking
10. Climate: built for cold, overheats easily in heat
11. Training: high prey drive, poor recall, notorious escape artist – secure fencing is non-negotiable

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