Ones to watch - a ray and psychedelic spider

From a psychedelic tarantula to one of the world’s rarest primates, conservationists are highlighting some of the extraordinary and threatened wildlife they aim to help this year.

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Fauna and Flora's 10 species to watch includes venomous vipers, a guitarfish and the European eel.

Kristian Teleki, chief executive of the international charity, said: “The species we share our planet with are truly extraordinary.

“From the most peculiar of rays, to the majestic falcon, to the tulips we buy in our supermarkets each day, every plant and animal plays a unique and essential role in sustaining life on Earth.

“But time is running out. With less than five years to go until 2030, a guiding star for many global nature and climate goals, we can no longer afford to delay action to protect and restore our planet's natural wonders.

“The pressures facing nature are severe and species populations are declining at an alarming rate.”