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One in four mammal species is threatened with
extinction, and the terrestrial mammals in Southeast
Asia are particularly at risk. The top threats to land mammals
are habitat loss and harvesting (hunting, use for medicine,
fuel and other materials).
A five-year study of data collected by more than 1,700
experts in 130 countries presents overwhelming evidence of
an extinction crisis. But James Burton of Earthwatch says
there is good reason for hope and it is not too late to act.
According to Burton, "Declining mammal populations are just
one tragic symptom of the increasing pressures on habitats
and natural resources. In this challenging
economic
climate, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the benefits
and services that ecosystems provide?carbon sequestration,
provision of fresh water and resources, as well as aesthetic
and cultural values to name but a few." Only we can save the
animals?and maybe they'll help save US too!
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