The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has updated its list of the world’s threatened species, and it now includes nearly 23 thousand entries.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has updated its list of the world’s threatened species, and it now includes nearly 23 thousand entries.
Listings range from lions to orchids, and a primary cause across the board was loss of habitat to development projects including roads, farms, and cities.
In the case of lions, other threats to their survival include vanishing prey and overactive hunting by humans.
Also causing concern is the increasing popularity of
