This is the official site of the IUCN/SCC Small Carnivore Specialist Group (SCSG). Small carnivores represent over half of all species in the order Carnivora. This diverse group includes about 164 species in 8 families (Ailuridae, Eupleridae, Herpestidae, Mephitidae, Mustelidae, Nandiniidae, Procyonidae, and Viverridae; Wilson and Reeder 2005).

A central theme of the SCSG is to improve the dissemination of information on this incredible group of species. To aid in this effort and development of this site, we encourage you to submit information about meetings or conferences, weblinks, news articles, publications, and other items related to small carnivores.

We encourage you to check our site often as it continues to grow!

Available the cover and the content table for Issue #39 (October 2008) of the SCSG newsletter, Small Carnivore Conservation