Dr. Hayley Lanier is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Assistant Curator of Mammalogy at the University of Oklahoma, USA, where her research group focuses on using museum collections and genomic ...
IUCN COMMISSION GROUP
IUCN SSC Lagomorph Specialist Group
Group leadership
Dr Hayley LANIER
Co-Chair
Dr. Hayley Lanier is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Assistant Curator of Mammalogy at the University of Oklahoma, USA, where her research group focuses on using museum collections and genomic approaches to understand biological change during the Anthropocene, including the conservation of Lagomorphs. Much of her work focuses on Nearctic mammals, particularly arctic and alpine adapted species (such as pikas and marmots). She has been co-Chair of the Lagomorph Specialist Group since 2016 and has been leading the SSC Data Reporting efforts for the group since 2018.
More about the Specialist Group
The IUCN SSC Lagomorph Specialist Group (LSG) provides the scientific foundation to inform effective lagomorph conservation action around the world and is active in conservation planning and action for lagomorphs. Lagomorphs comprise around 100 species distributed around the globe, and there are few similarities among any of our many forms that are Red List classified as Threatened. Thus, there is no one-size-fits-all to their conservation. Collectively, the LSG ...
To promote the conservation and effective sustainable management of all species of lagomorph through science, education, and advocacy.
Specialist Group work
The Lagomorph Specialist Group focuses on identifying existing, new and emerging threats to lagomorphs worldwide, assessing individual species to determine their overall health and their likelihood of extinction, and providing guidance on threats lagomorphs pose when invasive.
Understanding the threats to lagomorphs
Lagomorphs face both known and emerging threats. LSG studies these at local and global levels.
Lagomorphs on the IUCN Red List
The LSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to inform conservation efforts.
Annual Report
Learn about LSG’s work and results in 2024 and 2025.
Previous reports:
LSG Annual Report 2023
LSG Annual Report 2022
LSG Annual Report 2021
LSG Annual Report 2018
Lepus californicus (Black-tailed Jackrabbit) is found throughout western United States and Mexico. While considered a game species across its range, there are distressing signs of a range-wide population declines. Credit: David Brown
Endangered Wildlife Trust does restoration of degraded habitats to benefit the Critically Endangered Riverine Rabbit (Bunolagus
monticularis). Credit: Endangered Wildlife Trust
Ochotona princeps (American Pika) is found throughout the inner mountain west of the United States and southern Canada. Although it
is widely considered a sentinal species indicating losses due to climate change, recent studies indicate that it is far more resilient than
previously believed. Credit: Andrew Smith
