IUCN Red List elevates Arctic seal risks
The International Union for Conservation of Nature on Friday released its latest Red List, moving harp, hooded and bearded seals to higher threat categories due to sea‑ice loss and reporting that roughly 61% of bird species worldwide are declining amid deforestation and agricultural expansion. The update also notes a recovery bright spot for green sea turtles after decades of conservation, with experts urging governments to follow through on biodiversity and climate commitments.
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📌 Key Facts
- IUCN’s new Red List released Friday elevates harp, hooded and bearded seals’ extinction risk
- About 61% of global bird species are in decline, per BirdLife International scientists cited in the update
- Green sea turtles show substantial recovery attributed to long‑term conservation measures