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IUCN
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN; officially International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) is an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. It is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education. IUCN's mission is to "influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable". Over the past decades, IUCN has widened its focus beyond conservation ecology and now incorporates issues related to sustainable development in its projects. IUCN does not itself aim to mobilize the public in support of nature conservation. It tries to influence the actions of governments, business and other stakeholders by providing information and advice and through building partnerships. The organization is best known to the wider ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarentola
''Tarentola'' is a genus of geckos, commonly known as wall geckos. They are native to lands on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean; on the western side they can be found in the West Indies, while on the eastern side they can be found in mainland Africa, Macaronesia, and the Mediterranean region. However, some species such as '' T. mauritanica'' have been introduced worldwide. Classification of genus ''Tarentola'' The following species and subspecies are recognized as being valid.. www.reptile-database.org. *'' Tarentola albertschwartzi'' Sprackland & Swinney, 1998 – Jamaican giant gecko (possibly extinct) *''Tarentola americana'' (Gray, 1831) – American wall gecko **''Tarentola americana americana'' (Gray, 1831) **''Tarentola americana warreni'' Schwartz, 1968 – Warren's American wall gecko *'' Tarentola angustimentalis'' Steindachner, 1891 – Canary wall gecko *'' Tarentola annularis'' ( É. Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1827) – ringed wall gecko **''Tarentola annulari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
