Species on the Edge app is launched 16 November 2011 | News
story Acclaimed by the US Apple Store as ‘New and Noteworthy’,
the new Species on the Edge app is a detailed guide to 365
species from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Featuring
stunning photos and thought-provoking information it allows
users to learn about threatened species from around the world.
Inspired by the IUCN Red List Species of the Day initiative and
the Species on the Edge book, this app features 365 profiles of
plants, animals and fungi from the IUCN Red List. Each profile
has a description of the species along with its conservation
status, geographical location and information on the
conservation action required to protect it. Illustrated by
stunning images this app is fascinating for nature lovers,
environmental enthusiasts and anyone concerned about the state
of the world’s flora and fauna. According to the IUCN Red List,
the most comprehensive source of information on the conservation
status of the world’s species, one in f