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Conservation & Sustainability

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Endangered species, protected areas and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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  1. 1Endangered species
    A species that is very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide or in a particular region
  2. 2Main factors endangering species
    Habitat loss, poaching, invasive species, and climate change
  3. 3IUCN Red List
    The International Union for Conservation of Nature's list of the global conservation status of many species—the best-known worldwide conservation status listing and ranking system
  4. 4Conservation status
    An indicator of the likelihood that a species will become extinct, considering factors like population size, breeding success, and known threats
  5. 5Significant factor in causing species to become endangered
    Human activity
  6. 6What does EX mean in IUCN classification?
    Extinct - There are no known living individuals
  7. 7What does EW mean in IUCN classification?
    Extinct in the wild - Known only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized population outside its historic range
  8. 8What does CR mean in IUCN classification?
    Critically Endangered - Highest risk of extinction in the wild
  9. 9What does EN mean in IUCN classification?
    Endangered - Higher risk of extinction in the wild
  10. 10What does VU mean in IUCN classification?
    Vulnerable - High risk of extinction in the wild
  11. 11What does NT mean in IUCN classification?
    Near Threatened - Likely to become endangered in the near future
  12. 12What does LC mean in IUCN classification?
    Least Concern - Very low risk; widespread and abundant taxa included in this category
  13. 13What does DD mean in IUCN classification?
    Data Deficient - Not enough data to make an assessment of its risk of extinction
  14. 14What does NE mean in IUCN classification?
    Not Evaluated - Has not yet been evaluated against the criteria
  15. 15Official IUCN term 'threatened' a grouping of
    Three categories: critically endangered, endangered, and vulnerable
  16. 16What percentage of the world's species are estimated to be at risk of extinction?
    Over 50%
  17. 17How many countries have signed an accord to create Biodiversity Action Plans?
    195 countries
  18. 18Biodiversity Action Plans
    Plans that will protect endangered and other threatened species
  19. 19Golden lion tamarin
    An endangered species endemic to Brazil that was successfully saved from extinction
  20. 20California condor
    A critically endangered species, monitored with wing tags for population tracking
  21. 21Siberian tiger's IUCN status
    Endangered (EN) - a tiger subspecies at risk, with three tiger subspecies already extinct
  22. 22Mexican wolf
    The most endangered subspecies of the North American grey wolf, with approximately 143 living in the wild
  23. 23Saimaa ringed seal
    One of the most endangered seals in the world, living only in Lake Saimaa, Finland, with only about 400 individuals
  24. 24Why is Brazil considered one of the most biodiverse countries?
    It houses the Amazon forest, Atlantic forest, savanna-like Cerrado, and other biomes
  25. 25Two biggest endangerment drivers in Brazil
    Wildlife trafficking and deforestation
  26. 26What percentage of trafficked species in Brazil are birds?
    About 80%
  27. 27Vicious cycle in wildlife trafficking
    The rarer an animal or plant gets, the more targeted and valuable they become in the black market, leading to more endangered species
  28. 28Featured on the 20 reais Brazilian banknotes to raise awareness
    Depictions of the golden lion tamarin, credited with getting the species out of the critically endangered list
  29. 29What does the US Endangered Species Act (ESA) protect?
    Species listed as 'endangered' or 'threatened,' along with their critical habitats
  30. 30What must federal agencies do under the ESA?
    Consult the Fish and Wildlife Service or National Marine Fisheries Service before executing any action that may jeopardize threatened species or their habitats

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