The Search for Lost Species

The Search for Lost Species is a campaign of Global Wildlife Conservation to find and protect species that have been missing for years or decades.

Using the allure of adventure and discovery, our aim is to shine the spotlight on some of our earth's forgotten creatures, making them flagships for global conservation.

In collaboration with more than 100 IUCN Specialist Groups, we have compiled a list of over 1,200 species of animals and plants that are missing to science.

We also invite you to join the search by submitting sightings and observations on any of our lost species - or nominate species not seen in years or decades that you feel should be on our list at info@lostspecies.org

Find out more about the campaign at lostspecies.org less ↑