Extinction threatens one in five reptile species, researchers say

For 15 years, researchers have been using the IUCN's Red List criteria to assess reptile species across the world. Scientists recently found that a fifth of those are now at risk of extinction, and experts say their work helps to better target conservation efforts.

Extinction threatens one in five reptile species, researchers say
For 15 years, researchers have been using the IUCN's Red List criteria to assess reptile species across the world. Scientists recently found that a fifth of those are now at risk of extinction, and experts say their work helps to better target conservation efforts.