Endangered Species In Southeast Asia
The coronavirus has created a survival crisis for rural communities and consequently for wildlife.
Endangered species in southeast asia. These areas have been sustainably managed by Karen communities for centuries and hold many endangered Southeast Asian wildlife species such as Asian Elephants Tigers and several primate and pangolin species all rare now in other parts of Myanmar and neighboring countries. Wildlife crime like poaching trafficking and consumption of wildlife continues to grow. Orangutans Sun Bears Gibbons Tarsiers Tortoises and some of the most endangered mammals that are smuggled around Southeast Asia are cared for and rehabilitated here.
This species is facing moderate to severe threats of extinction. Apart from their conservation work they also have a rescue team that works with local authorities to provide evidence against wildlife crimes committed by illegal traders and smugglers. Asia has hot rainy climates too.
The green sea turtles love to nest in some parts of Southeast Asia including Indonesia. AFP Photo There are more than 400 species of primates across the world and at least 98 species recognised in Southeast Asia. The region has among the worlds fastest recent rates of habitat loss and has seen an explosion in over.
Rich in wildlife Southeast Asia includes at least six of the worlds 25 biodiversity hotspots the areas of the world that contain an exceptional concentration of species and are exceptionally endangered. At least one fifth of mammals in Southeast Asia are endangered. Living primates include humans monkeys lemurs and apes.
As primates are related they are genetically similar. Southeast Asia is globally important for biodiversity but has high levels of threatened species. Not only does Indonesia harbour the highest concentration of.
Scroll down to see more content. The climate in the center of Asia has cold winters and hot summers. Asia has every kind of climate that happens on Earth.