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UN Report Highlights Rising Threats to Migratory Species

Human activities are increasingly endangering migratory animals, with over one in five species facing extinction.

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A female narwhal surfaces in an open ocean area surrounded by sea ice near western Greenland. As oceans warm and annual sea ice expansion is delayed, narwhals are threatened by flash freezing, which could trap them underwater with no open ocean to breathe through.
A grey-headed albatross colony in Elsehul, South Georgia. According to the report, these bird species are endangered primarily due to incidental capture in longline fisheries.

Overview

  • A landmark UN report reveals that human activities are the primary cause of the decline in migratory species, with over one in five species now threatened with extinction.
  • Habitat destruction, pollution, unsustainable hunting and fishing, and climate change are identified as key threats to migratory animals.
  • The report calls for international cooperation and action to protect migratory species, emphasizing the need for expanded and more effective protected areas.
  • Migratory species play crucial roles in ecosystems, including nutrient transportation and pollination, highlighting the importance of their conservation for environmental health.
  • Success stories, such as the recovery of the saiga antelope population, demonstrate that coordinated conservation efforts can lead to positive outcomes.