The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has grown significantly. Over 6,000 species were added to the list in 2024, bringing the total to a staggering 158,000.

• This update reflects a worsening global biodiversity crisis, with many species facing extinction threats.

• Newly added species include the Bornean elephant, the Chilean puya (a flowering cactus), and the scalloped hammerhead shark.

• Habitat loss, climate change, and illegal wildlife trade are identified as the primary drivers of species decline.

• The IUCN Red List highlights the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these vulnerable species and their ecosystems.

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