Mammals in Europe call for help

According to a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 1 out of 6 mammal species in Europe is an endangered species. More than a quarter of all mammals in the continent have a severe population decline

According to a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 1 out of 6 mammal species in Europe is an endangered species. More than a quarter of all mammals in the continent have a severe population decline, with only 8% tending to increase, including European bison.

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Lynx cats, living in Spain and Portugal, are the world's most endangered cats

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IUCN seals on Mediterranean seals are classified as "endangered at risk".

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European mink

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European bison

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The Arctic Fox - the "target" of animal traps because of its fur.Despite protection efforts in the past 75 years, this animal in Finland and Scandinavia is still on the brink of extinction.

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The alpine forest goat is almost extinct in the 19th century due to hunting.The population of this species is showing signs of increasing thanks to conservation efforts

Update 16 December 2018
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