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, 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