New Study Reveals Many Reptiles Face High Risk of Extinction
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New Study Reveals Many Reptiles , Face High Risk of Extinction.
CNN reports a new study says one-fifth
of all species of reptiles currently face heightened risks of becoming extinct.
The study reportedly involved
961 scientists from 24 countries,
taking nearly 15 years to complete.
The study found crocodiles and
turtles to be especially at-risk.
The study found crocodiles and
turtles to be especially at-risk.
Reptiles, to many people, are
not charismatic, and there’s just been a lot more focus on the
furry or feathery species of vertebrates for conservation. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
But through persistence, we
were able to find the funding needed to complete the study. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
Through work like this,
we advertise the importance of these creatures. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
They’re part of the tree of life. Just like any other equally deserving of attention. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
Researchers say the main threat
to reptiles is the loss of habitat.
Driven by logging, urbanization and agriculture, experts say we must do more to protect
the Earth's reptiles from extinction.
Researchers say a previous lack of
data on reptiles has made
conservation efforts difficult.
It was suspected that it
might be in decline, but without the global reptile assessment,
we wouldn’t have known it’s actually vulnerable. , Neil Cox, manager of Biodiversity Assessment Unit, an initiative
of IUCN and Conservation International, via CNN
CNN reports a new study says one-fifth
of all species of reptiles currently face heightened risks of becoming extinct.
The study reportedly involved
961 scientists from 24 countries,
taking nearly 15 years to complete.
The study found crocodiles and
turtles to be especially at-risk.
The study found crocodiles and
turtles to be especially at-risk.
Reptiles, to many people, are
not charismatic, and there’s just been a lot more focus on the
furry or feathery species of vertebrates for conservation. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
But through persistence, we
were able to find the funding needed to complete the study. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
Through work like this,
we advertise the importance of these creatures. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
They’re part of the tree of life. Just like any other equally deserving of attention. , Bruce Young, chief zoologist senior conservation scientist NatureServe, via CNN.
Researchers say the main threat
to reptiles is the loss of habitat.
Driven by logging, urbanization and agriculture, experts say we must do more to protect
the Earth's reptiles from extinction.
Researchers say a previous lack of
data on reptiles has made
conservation efforts difficult.
It was suspected that it
might be in decline, but without the global reptile assessment,
we wouldn’t have known it’s actually vulnerable. , Neil Cox, manager of Biodiversity Assessment Unit, an initiative
of IUCN and Conservation International, via CNN