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IUCN SSC Lagomorph Specialist Group
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IUCN SSC Lagomorph Specialist Group

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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 ...

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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 works to make lagomorphs a known entity, and to ensure that lagomorph diversity worldwide is maintained. Work by the members of the LSG focuses on minimizing extinction risk, addressing climate change, working with local communities, stopping horrific poisoning campaigns, and supporting efforts to monitor and track disease outbreaks.

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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

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Lagomorphs face both known and emerging threats. LSG studies these at local and global levels.

Lagomorphs on the IUCN Red List

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The LSG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species to inform conservation efforts.

Annual Report

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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

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