Zoning of extinct species globally

Researchers have compiled a map of the regions of the world where about 800 species of animals and plants are about to disappear if humans do not have emergency measures.

The list is gathered by a coalition of conservation groups. Most of these 800 species only have a single distribution, mostly in the tropical belt.

' This is a complete set of threatened species, ' said Stuart Butchart, global species program coordinator of Birdlife, a group that participated in the report.

' Most of them live only in a single area, and therefore are very vulnerable to human impact ,' he said. ' Protecting these areas is not the only thing we want to do, but if we don't protect them, they will definitely disappear .'

Participating in research alliances are organizations such as London Zoological Association, International Conservation Organization, American Bird Conservation Group . Under the direction of a relatively new organization - Alliance for not great objectives The strain (AZE), the researchers created a list of 595 areas with each region having at least one species classified as 'endangered' or 'extremely endangered', according to the Red book standard.

Each such area is either the only habitat of that organism, or contains at least 95% of its known population. Some areas have more than 1 endangered species.

Area of ​​distribution of extinct species

Since not all species on Earth have been studied or even identified, the list of 794 species only includes birds, mammals, reptiles, conifers and some reptile groups. .

Most important species are distributed in the tropics, and mostly in developing countries. In general, they are in areas of high population density, a strictly protected minority division.

According to John Fa, conservation science director at Durrell Wildlife, working with communities is the key to conservation strategies in these areas.

' Our strategy is to not only focus on animals, but also work alongside local communities to support their lives .'

The AZE team has calculated the cost of preserving each of the 595 sensitive areas, and said that the number varies widely, from $ 470 to $ 3.5 million.

T. An