Migratory Species Get International Protection.
Forty new animal species are now protected internationally. The United Nations approved this protection. The goal is to save these animals from disappearing.
The Convention on Migratory Species added 40 new species to the list of protected animals. These include the giant otter and the spotted hyena. Many of these animals are in danger because their numbers are decreasing. About a quarter of these species are at risk of becoming extinct. The UN is working to stop this and protect these animals.
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Highlights
40 Species Get Protection
Forty new migratory species are now protected internationally.
UN Increases Efforts
The United Nations is working to protect more migratory species.
Species Include Owls & Sharks
The snow owl and giant hammerhead shark are among the protected species.
Population Decline is Serious
Many migratory species are declining in population.
Extinction Threat is High
A quarter of these species are at risk of extinction.