Map of Life

09/19/2021

A panda relative? Not likely, though the solitary Red Panda similarly subsists primarily on bamboo. These adorable cold-loving critters are endangered due to hunting and the loss of important nesting trees. This check out their suitable habitat here: bit.ly/3EulZaT

09/06/2021

Vultures might evoke images of death and decay, but did you know they provide essential ecosystem services through disease prevention and pest control! This International Vulture Awareness Day, we highlight the Long-Billed Griffon. Unfortunately, this vulture is critically endangered due to the ingestion of veterinary painkillers that remain in working cattle carcasses! See it’s range here: https://tinyurl.com/29ubyk6r

08/15/2021

Our honors ! We don’t have to look far for the highly invasive Brown Anole. Originally native to Cuba and the Bahamas, it was introduced to non-native ranges through the pet trade! Explore the expansive range of this species and other lizards on our species pages: https://tinyurl.com/mhn6eb24

08/09/2021

Once widespread through much of Asia, Tigers have lost 95% of their historically suitable habitat, primarily through habitat fragmentation. This , explore the current range of these majestic animals with the Map of Life! https://tinyurl.com/6u2r53p4

08/03/2021

07/16/2021

Happy ! Enjoy lounging like this Green Tree Python? Small and non-venomous, this python is often illegally captured for the pet trade even though its population status is of least concern. See its range here: https://mol.org/species/map/Morelia_viridis

06/23/2021

Join us on our as we figure out where in the world we could see this Toco Toucan! This iconic toucan species is known for its large bill which accounts for almost half its total length! View their range here: https://mol.org/species/map/Ramphastos_toco

05/14/2021

Magpies are part of the family Corvidae, which contains species found all over the globe. However, this Yellow-Billed Magpie is notable for its limited range since it is endemic to its local area. Visit our species page for this week’s to discover the only place in the world you can find one of these birds: https://mol.org/species/Pica_nuttalli!

05/13/2021

Join us Map of Life and Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change as a Postgraduate Associate in the fall/summer 2021 on , , and ! This position is ideal for recent college graduates and is open to international candidates. Apply by May 16th for full consideration, and view job description here:https://bgc.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/PGA%20Post.pdf

05/08/2021

Get outside and participate in Global Big Day today, put on by eBird and Cornell Lab of Ornithology! Community science is a key instrument in collecting biodiversity data, and we use the data entered into eBird for point observations of bird species in our database. Use our regions page to learn what birds are in your area, and upload what you see to eBird to contribute to our maps! https://mol.org/regions/

05/04/2021

JOB ALERT❗️❗️❗️
Come work with us! Map of Life and the Yale Center for Biodiversity and Global Change are offering up to three Postgrad Associate positions starting summer to fall 2021. The successful candidate(s) will join a diverse team of researchers and staff to advance the mission of the Center and Map of Life. 🦊🐦🐝🦋🦎🦀🐟🌳
More details at: https://bgc.yale.edu/open-positions
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05/01/2021

Hace un año, lanzamos nuestra plataforma Tableros de Biodiversidad en colaboración con el Field Museum. Esta herramienta proporciona información crítica sobre las distribuciones y el estatus de vulnerabilidad de especies en peligro de extinción. Esto nos permite apoyar la gestión en áreas protegidas y sumarnos a esfuerzos locales de conservación en Perú, Colombia y Ecuador. ¡Explora la plataforma aquí, y compártenos qué piensas!: https://mol.org/places/

05/01/2021

One year ago, in collaboration with Field Museum we launched our Biodiversity Dashboards page to provide crucial conservation information to land managers and their conservation partners in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. By providing a list of species that can be filtered to highlight those most in need of conservation attention, this tool can ensure land managers and researches have the information needed to protect the most at-risk species. Explore the tool here: https://mol.org/places/, and let us know where else you would like to see this information!

04/26/2021

Yesterday was ! All species of penguin live in the Southern Hemisphere, and many live in much warmer areas than penguins are typically associated with. This Magellanic Penguin and African Penguin may look very similar, but they are found in completely different parts of the world! Join our and check out their respective ranges here https://tinyurl.com/25k9mbr7 and here https://tinyurl.com/5rmjx6ec.

04/22/2021

On we are reminded that all of us have the responsibility to ensure the future health of our planet. Habitat loss threatens species all around the globe to varying degrees, and is driving many species to extinction. Explore projected habitat loss from future land-use scenarios using our tool here https://mol.org/species/projection, and follow earthday.org for all of today’s events.

04/14/2021

Job Alert!! We are looking for a Associate to join our team and contribute to global products. To learn more and apply, go to https://tinyurl.com/bzempedu.

04/09/2021

To close out , we’re exploring the Bobcat for our ! This predator is the most widely distributed feline in North America. Despite their large distribution, they are not frequently encountered since they are typically solitary and most active at dusk. Learn more about their expansive range on our species page here: https://mol.org/species/Lynx_rufus!

04/07/2021

It’s ! Take this quiz created by BuzzFeed and National Wildlife Federation to find out what species matches your personality, and then find the range of your species on our species page here: https://mol.org/species/.

This National Wildlife Week, we’re celebrating some of the most unusual animals, distinctive behaviors, and unexpected facts about America’s wildlife. Take this personality quiz to find out which unique animal you are most like and