"UN Report: Human Impact Endangers Migratory Species Worldwide"
TL;DR
A UN report by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals reveals that over 20% of migratory species are threatened with extinction due to human pollution, invasive species, and the climate crisis. The assessment found that 44% of listed species are experiencing population declines, with 97% of sharks, rays, and sturgeons facing a high risk of extinction. The report emphasizes the need for international coordination to protect the survival of migratory species and recommends minimizing human infrastructure on migration paths and understanding crucial migration areas for better protection.
- From turtles to fruit bats, migratory species increasingly under threat, says UN The Guardian
- Humans have altered the Earth so much that migratory animals are facing extinction CNN
- Landmark report details how human activities can disrupt animal migrations PBS NewsHour
- One in five of world's migratory species at risk of extinction - UN report Reuters
- Humans are threatening the world's migratory species NPR
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