African rare antelope is at risk of extinction

Hirola, an extremely rare African antelope, is currently classified as an extremely dangerous group of the International Union for Nature Conservation.

This is the first time in 75 years, after the wolf Thylacinus (also known as Tasmania ) became extinct in 1936, a mammal genus continues to face the risk of complete disappearance, unless efforts Conservation force is successfully implemented.

The number of Hirola has decreased by 90% since 1980 due to widespread illegal hunting. In the latest survey, only 245 children were scattered in northeastern Kenya, southwestern Somalia. It is estimated that only about 400 Hirola children live in Africa.

Hirola, an extremely rare African antelope, is in danger of extinction.

Other causes of rapid decline in Hirola numbers include drought, uncontrolled hunting, environmental pollution .

A few years ago, the Conservation Community Hirola, Ishaqbini (Kenya) spent a total area of ​​about 3,200 hectares to protect Hirola, primarily by monitoring whether the area was violated or restricted to grazing livestock. . Most of the farmers living along the Kenyan border are friendly with wildlife.

In addition, over the years, the number of Hirola has decreased by 15% due to being attacked by other predators. In this situation, the Ishaqbini clan is building a carnivorous fence, about 2,400 hectares wide, within the Hirola conservation area.

Tim Tear, director of the African Nature Conservation Commission, is optimistic: 'I want to preserve wildlife that will grow in the vicinity, and the number of animals that will be increased. The younger generation needs education so that they can wisely use future natural resources. People hear a lot about extinction, especially in Africa. If all goes together, there is hope for Hirola ".