EDGE through the years
“Animals at the EDGE” Book Published
A great educational resource on some of the key species that we are trying to save from extinction. Buy a copy to contribute to our conservation work!
First EDGE Conservation Leadership Training Course
London
The first ever cohort of EDGE Fellows joins the EDGE team at ZSL, on scaling up their projects post-Fellowship.
First Photographic Records Taken of Wild Pygmy Hippos in Liberia
Liberia
The first photographic records of wild pygmy hippos from Liberia were taken by EDGE Fellow John Konie and a team from ZSL.
Launch of EDGE Amphibians
EDGE launch priority list of top 100 amphibian species around the globe.
Woodlark Island Cuscus Saved from Extinction
Papua New Guinea
After a public campaign sparked by an EDGE blog, the Malaysian company Vitroplant abandoned plans to convert Woodlark Island to oil palm plantations.
Confirmation of the Existence of Sir David’s Echidna
Papua New Guinea
Scientists from ZSL found physical signs confirming the presence of this elusive echidna in the Cyclops Mountains.
Hispaniolan Solenodon rediscovery
Haiti
The Hispaniolan solenodon was believed to be extinct in Haiti until ZSL scientists discovered a remnant population in the remote mountainous Massif de la Hotte.
First EDGE fellow announced
22 year old Uuganbadrakh Oyunkhishig is appointed as first EDGE fellow to help conserve the long-eared jerboa in Mongolia.
Launch of EDGE mammals
EDGE release a priority list of top 100 EDGE mammal species
Launch of EDGE
Zoological Society of London
ZSL’s EDGE of Existence Programme is the first and only global initiative specifically developed to conserve the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species.