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A science-driven conservation charity, creating a future where nature and wildlife thrive together.

https://www.zsl.org/

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@idiv-research.bsky.socialOct 9, 2026, 10:25 AMReposted by @zslofficial.bsky.social

Global biodiversity trends are often discussed in headlines, but how are they measured?

On #InsideBiodiversity, Louise McRae (@zslofficial.bsky.social) explains the Living Planet Index and the data behind one of the world's most cited biodiversity indicators. πŸ“ŠπŸŒ

🎧 insidebiodiversity.podigee.io

@wetlandsint.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 1:30 PMReposted by @zslofficial.bsky.social

OUT TODAY: Living Planet Report from @wwf.panda.org & @zslofficial.bsky.social highlighting the ongoing loss of nature, including an 85% collapse in freshwater species populations on average since 1970 - far worse than decline for terrestrial & marine species

livingplanet.panda.org/en-GB/downlo...

@livingplanetindex.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 4:20 PMReposted by @zslofficial.bsky.social

Spot a gap in the data? πŸ” The Living Planet Database is continually growing and every new record helps produce more representative dataset and resulting indices. Got data we're missing? Get in touch: [email protected]. See below our data requirements!

@idiv-research.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 2:05 PMReposted by @zslofficial.bsky.social

πŸŽ™οΈ On #InsideBiodiversity, Volker Hahn speaks with Louise McRae (@zslofficial.bsky.social) about the new Living Planet Index, a widely used indicator of global biodiversity change.

What can the data tell us about trends in wildlife populations around the world? πŸŒπŸ“Š

🎧 insidebiodiversity.podigee.io

@zslofficial.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 4:28 PM

The 2026 Living Planet Database is now live.

It is the largest repository of vertebrate population data, and the latest update contains time-series data for 47,000 populations of vertebrate species from around the world!

πŸ”— Search and download the data at www.livingplanetindex.org/search

@zslofficial.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 4:28 PM

How is the 2026 Living Planet Index produced, and what do its trends mean? πŸ“Š ZSL’s Living Planet index technical report outlines the methodology, underlying data and explains how to interpret the results. Read the full report below πŸ‘‡

@zslofficial.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 4:28 PM

The 2026 Living Planet Index, produced by ZSL, as presented in @wwf.org.uk Living Planet Report, has been released 🌍

Global trends show that monitored wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% in abundance between 1970 and 2022

πŸ”— Read the full report: livingplanet.panda.org/en-GB/

@wwf.org.ukOct 8, 2026, 7:00 AMReposted by @zslofficial.bsky.social

Breaking: we're losing nature faster than ever before. But it’s not too late to change course. The solutions exist. Now we need meaningful action from leaders to turn things around.

Social graphic featuring a chinstrap penguin standing on grey pebbles in front of a softly blurred, pale blue glacier. Large white-on-black text beside the penguin reads "73%", introduced by the words "The average size of wildlife populations has declined by." A footnote reads: "Based on monitored vertebrate populations measured through the Living Planet Index." Photo credit: WWF-Aus / Chris Johnson.
@zslofficial.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 8:27 AM

Session 1 of our Turning Points for Wildlife Symposium will explore ecological stories from species on the very edge of extinction. Book your ticket now to join us on 16 and 17 November, and keep an eye out for more speaker announcements: www.zsl.org/news-and-eve... #ZSLat200

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 8:01 AM

SOLD OUT! In person tickets for our 6th October event are all gone, but you can still attend live online, or join the waitlist for a ticket to attend at our Huxley Lecture Theatre. Find out more πŸ‘‡

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 3:00 PM

NEW DATE πŸ“£ This webinar has been rescheduled to Wednesday 14th October at 6pm. More info can be found on the event page πŸ‘‡ We hope you can join us!

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 16, 2026, 9:39 AM

Nearly sold out - grab your free ticket before they're gone! Join us on 6th October to hear how ZSL experts use technologies to protect species; from using AI to improve conservation outcomes to democratising deep-sea science. Find out more πŸ‘‡ www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 2:19 PM

Join us on 16-17 November for our bicentenary symposium, Turning Points for Wildlife, as scientists, policymakers and practitioners discuss how to navigate responsible species rescue for populations on the edge of extinction 🌎 Find out more: bit.ly/4oYRkKf #ProtectingSpecies #ZSLat200

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 4:31 PM

Did you miss #WorldDolphinDay? Take a look at the latest blog from the ZSL team behind the Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme, as we explore what happens when a dolphin washes up on UK shores, and the intricate, often complicated, logistics involved 🐬 www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 8:26 AM

Hear from on-the-ground specialists working to bring the Darwin's frog back from the brink of extinction. Join our free webinar at 6pm on 23rd Sept as we launch the 2nd edition of the Binational Strategy for the Conservation of Darwin's Frogs. Book now: zsl.org/news-and-eve...

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 8:13 AM

For the first time, @zsllibrary.bsky.social is joining the Art History Festival 2026 with the Association for Art History. Free tours of our historic animal art collection - 6 & 8 October. Email [email protected] to book @forarthistory.org.uk
#ArtHistoryFestival2026 #ZSLat200

@wileyecology.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 9:35 AMReposted by @zslofficial.bsky.social

The Zoological Society of London is looking for active researchers to join the Editorial Board of Journal of Zoology!

➑️ Find out more about the role and how to apply: https://bit.ly/4esLAoN

#zoology @jzoology.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social

@zslofficial.bsky.socialSep 1, 2026, 3:11 PM

Two weeks left to give an outstanding young conservationist the opportunity to win this ZSL Award in its inaugural year! Submit a nomination now πŸ‘‡

@zslofficial.bsky.socialAug 28, 2026, 9:17 AM

Join a community of experts working to understand the complex decisions needed to give species on the brink of extinction the best chance of survival. Book your ticket for the Turning Points for Wildlife symposium to learn more: bit.ly/4oYRkKf #ProtectingSpecies #ZSLat200

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