Over 3,700 Endangered Species Face Extinction from Natural Disasters Globally, Study Finds

Palm Tree Palm Tree By Emily Kawamoto 8/11/20 Karmactive Team Karmactive Team

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen’s Globe Institute found that Natural Hazards put 3,722 endangered species at risk. Half of them inhabit disaster-prone tropical islands.

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The Global distribution includes 834 reptiles, 617 amphibians, 302 birds, and 248 mammals residing in the Pacific Ring of Fire region.

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According to CNN, the annual floods in Northeast India’s Brahmaputra River affected nearly half a million people in 2023.

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The Caribbean faces the threat of becoming uninhabitable due to the increasing intensity of frequently occurring Hazards.

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Post Hurricane Maria, Dominica suffered damages amounting to 226 percent, exceeding its GDP, according to the International Monetary Fund’s report.

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Some species may be moved to safer areas, and captive breeding programs should be established to help them withstand natural hazards”, says Fernando Gonçalves.

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Satellite imagery and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) should be used to monitor and analyze hard to reach geographical areas.

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Establish protected areas strategically located to minimize the impact of natural hazards on endangered species.

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Countries worldwide are restoring wetlands and building disaster-resistant infrastructure to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the future.

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