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The United Nations has released a report that reveals alarming news about the conservation status of migratory species. It states that one in 5 species of migratory birds, fish, reptiles, mammals, and insects are now threatened with extinction due to increasing environmental pressures and human overexploitation. This represents the first-ever comprehensive assessment of these species’ conservation status and population trends. The report draws attention to the urgent need for international collaboration to combat climate change, habitat loss, pollution, and excessive animal exploitation that are pushing these species to the brink of extinction.
The U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) tracks over 1,180 species that are either endangered or could benefit significantly from international protection. The report shows that 44% of these species are experiencing population declines, and 22% are facing the threat of extinction. These worrying statistics underscore the devastating impact of human activities such as agriculture, hunting, and fishing, as well as the pressures of climate change on the world’s wild animal species, particularly migratory ones.
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