The IUCN red list : 50 years of conservation = La lista roja de la UICN : 50 años de conservación

The IUCN red list : 50 years of conservation commemorates fifty years of outstanding effort and achievement by a worldwide network of scientists and partner organizations, and celebrates their commitment to protect the Earth's precious species. These pages acknowledge and salute the ongoing work of The IUCN Red List to research, identify, and assess the status of our planet's species. Informative essays and captivating photographs, made by talented and passionate conservation photographers, strive to inspire people around the world to join the movement to conserve species, the building blocks of life upon which our own survival hinges.