Combined Threats Increase Extinction Risk
The combined threat of deforestation and wildlife exploitation has been severely underestimated for bird populations in Southeast Asia. This could lead to some species becoming extinct.
Articles Tagged with “Asia”
8 Articles found tagged with “Asia”.
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The Leopard’s Lost Range
The leopard has lost as much as 75% of its historic range. They once occupied a vast range of approximately 35 million square kilometres throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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Tigers Declared Extinct in Cambodia
Vulnerable to the illegal wildlife trade, Tigers have now been declared extinct in Cambodia by WWF. A bold action plan has been launched to reintroduce the big cats back into Cambodia.
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Saiga Antelope hit by Devastating Disease
The cause of the outbreak is unknown, but scientists believe that it is always fatal.
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Return of the Yak
Conservationists believe that this is down to efforts by Chinese park officials and provincial governments. The Qinghai provincial government, for example, recently launched several conservation-related policies and region-wide projects that aim to build a foundation for wildlife conservation.
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Saving Asia’s Vultures
The manufacture of diclofenac was made illegal in 2006, but the problem persists. The human form of the drug is not banned, so livestock owners can get around the veterinary ban by using the human form to treat their cattle
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New Sanctuaries for Freshwater Dolphins
Two freshwater dolphin species in Bangladesh, the vulnerable Irrawaddy River dolphin and the endangered Ganges River dolphin, have recently been granted three new sanctuaries for their protection.
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Cheetahs in Asia?
They were declared extinct in India 60 years ago, but may be back in the country as early as next year.