American organization offers $1 million to save endangered species

The Red List of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is the main indicator of the status of endangered species. extinction all around the world.

Each year, thousands of animals and plants are evaluated by the organization and alerts are issued about the risks they face.

Currently, 150,000 species are under monitoring, with 42,000 of them classified as endangered from the wild.

To fight extinction, the Indianapolis Zoological Society is offering a tempting $1 million prize. million) for a project anywhere in the world that aims to improve the conservation of a highly threatened.

Learn more about this initiative that can guarantee the preservation of species!

Chance to keep endangered animals

There is an opportunity to make a difference for endangered species! The Saving Species Challenge seeks projects that work with animals considered Extinct in the Wild.

That is, those classified as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

With a resource of US$1 million, the chosen project will have to demonstrate how it is possible to improve the conservation status of these species.

In Brazil, several species fall into these categories, such as the Lear's Macaw (anodorhynchus leari), tucuxi dolphin (Sotalia fluviatilis), Spix's Macaw (Cyanopsitta spixii) – which is being reintroduced in the Caatinga of Bahia –, in addition to the Alagoas curassow (Pauxi mitu), the northeastern screamer (Cichlocolaptes mazarbarnetti) and the bell gladiator tree frog (boana cymbalum), are already extinct in free life.

how to apply

Don't miss the chance to participate in the Saving Species Challenge and show your full potential in nature conservation!

Enrollment for this great opportunity closes on June 4th of this year, so hurry up and guarantee your participation through this link.

What's more, you'll have a chance to be recognized as a winner in February 2024. Do not let this chance go by. Sign up right now!