Seven Critically Endangered Species Face Extinction Due to Human Threats
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Why in news
The IUCN highlighted seven critically endangered species facing extinction due to human-induced threats like habitat destruction and poaching.
Background
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) identified the vaquita, Javan rhino, Amur leopard, Sunda tiger, Tapanuli orangutan, saola, and kakapo as critically endangered. Key threats include illegal fishing nets, poaching, habitat loss, and invasive species.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature is the global authority on the status of the natural world.
- EnvironmentVaquita: A small porpoise found in the northern Gulf of California.
- EnvironmentKakapo: A flightless, nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand.
- EnvironmentSaola: A rare bovine species found in the Annamite Mountains of Vietnam and Laos.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the primary drivers of the global biodiversity crisis and evaluate the effectiveness of international conservation frameworks in protecting critically endangered species.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Anthropogenic drivers (habitat loss, poaching)
- Role of international bodies (IUCN)
- Climate change impact on biodiversity
- Way forward: community-led conservation
Keywords: Biodiversity crisis · Anthropogenic threats · Habitat fragmentation · Invasive species · Conservation biology
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