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Rare Caribbean Wildlife Species Saved From Extinction

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The Caribbean islands are home to thousands of rare animals. These animals have suffered the highest extinction rates in modern history.. However, conservationists that have been working to protect nature and animals in the Caribbean for over 30 years have now restored their thirtieth island, helping to save over 12 more species.

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The following are some of the animals they’re helping to survive:

Antiguan Racers

The Antiguan racers, once known as the world’s rarest snake, are harmless and incredibly slow moving. In 1995 it was thought that there were just 50 of them left, all on one small island. Now there are over 1,000 living on four islands. Experts say it can be difficult to protect snakes because they aren’t always the most popular animal.

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White Clay Rock Iguana

Thirty years ago, white cay rock iguana were on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 150 living on a small island in the Bahamas. However, today there are at least 2,000 white cay rock iguana. Removing certain animals like non-native raccoons and rats, from the area helped protect the species. Even the protection provided by law to this endangered species, greatly helped.

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Sombrero Ground Lizard

Sombrero ground lizards live on Sombrero Island off the coast of Anguilla. This island has been impacted by deforestation and severe hurricanes. The number of lizards fell to less than 100. However, through techniques like removing invasive species, the lizard’s population has more than tripled since 2021.

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Saint Lucia Whiptail Lizard

There are 2,000 species of lizards native to the island Saint Lucia Saint Lucia whiptail lizard is a lizard with a population of less than 1,000, Conservationists have applied various conservation techniques, including making areas free of predators to improve their status.

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Mining Poses Great Threat For Apes 

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Mining for critical minerals in Africa is threatening the survival of great apes in Africa. The rising demand for minerals and other rare earth elements required for the transition to clean energy has led to a significant increase in mining in Africa. This is threatening the native animals with pollution, habitat destruction, and risk of meeting with an accident.

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Researchers looked at mining sites in 17 African nations and discovered that there was a significant overlap of mining with areas that have large populations of great apes, especially in the West African countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, and Guinea. Guinea had the most significant overlap with more than 23,000-up to 83% of the ape population-directly or indirectly affected by mining activities. Researchers also found that the threat of mining to great apes in Africa has been greatly underestimated. In fact, more than one-third of the entire population (nearly 180,000 gorillas, bonobos, and chimpanzees) is at risk.

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Reliance Foundation Rescues Thousands Of Animals : Vantara

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Vantara programme, conceptualised by Anant Ambani. This initiative is first of its kind in India and aims to rescue, care for, treat and rehabilitate injured, abused, and threatened animals in India and abroad. The Vantara facility is spread over 3,000 acres and is located within Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery complex, Gujarat. Vantara aims to lead conservation efforts in a forest-like environment that has been created for rescued animals. 

Also read, One In Five Migratory Species Are Threatened With Extinction

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More than 200 elephants and other animals like reptiles and birds have been rescued and are a part of this facility. Animals like rhinos, leopards, and crocodiles have also been rehabilitated. The Vanatara facility also includes a conservation centre with modern medical facilities like state-of-the-art healthcare and hospitals. Recently, Vantara has also taken part in foreign rescue missions in countries like Mexico, Venezuela etc. Reliance Industries. Limited is a large private sector corporation in India.

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One In Five Migratory Species Are Threatened With Extinction

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Every year billions of animals migrate across continents and national borders to feed and breed. Migratory species play an essential role in maintaining the world’s ecosystems, and provide vital benefits, by pollinating plants, transporting key nutrients, preying on pests, and helping to store carbon.

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The United Nations (“UN”) has published a report titled State of the World’s Migratory Species (“Report”), the first ever report on migrating animals. The Report was launched at the UN wildlife conservation conference in Samarkand. Uzbekistan. The Report focuses on 1,889 species covered by the UN Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (“Convention”) and on more than 3,000 migratory species not covered by the Convention.

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The Report states that more than one in five migratory species listed under the Convention are threatened with extinction. This means they are facing the possibility of complete disappearance. While some migratory species listed under the Convention are improving, 44% are showing population decline.

The Alarming Numbers: 

According to the Report:

40% of the 158 mammals listed under the Convention are threatened across the globe.

97% of the fish species (like sharks, sturgeons, and rays) listed under the Convention, are threatened with extinction.

3/4 species are affected by habitat loss.

399 species out of the 3,000 migratory species not covered by the Convention are threatened or near threatened with extinction.

The extinction risk is growing for migratory species globally including the species not listed under Convention. The Report has stated that human activities like hunting, fishing, noise pollution, light pollution, use of pesticides, destruction of habitat especially for agriculture are some of the most important causes for this threat. Construction of roads, railways and fences also disrupt migration routes. Another big reason for the threat to the migratory animals is climate change caused by humans.

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Some Good News

Only 14 species listed under the Convention have recorded an improvement in conservation status. These include blue and humpback whales, white-tailed sea eagle and the black-faced spoonbill!

Way Forward

The Report states that things can be changed if countries work together. The Report has made the following recommendations:

  • Countries should work towards meeting their commitments to tackle climate change,
  • Increase actions to identify, protect, connect, and effectively manage important sites for migratory species;
  • Reducing plastic, light, and noise pollution;
  • Reducing the use of pesticides;
  • Tackle illegal hunting and fishing;
  • Take more efforts to restore the ecosystem, and
  • Find more key sites and routes that migratory species use.

Word Check 

At certain times of the year, many mammals, fishes, birds, and other animals move from one place to another. This is called migration. Migration is an important part of the life cycle of animals.

Can you name some migratory animals?

Also can you think of more reasons why animals migrate?

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