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© Collins Bartholomew Ltd 2015 Threatened species Europe South America North America Africa Asia Oceania 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Number of animal species Number of plant species 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 birds amphibians reptiles mammals fishes plants Critically endangered Endangered Vulnerable Key Since the start of the 21st century extinct, or virtually extinct species include the Baiji Dolphin, the West African Black Rhino and the Golden Toad. Careful regulation is required to limit human impact on the lives and future of threatened species. 20-43 000 leatherback turtles nest annually compared to 115 000 in 1980 today >20% of the world’s mammal species are endangered 1840 Ecuador has threatened plant species
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Since the start of the 21st century extinct, or virtually extinct species include the Baiji Dolphin, the West African Black Rhino and the Golden Toad. Careful regulation is required to limit human impact on the lives and future of threatened species.
20-43 000leatherback turtles nest annually compared to
115 000 in 1980
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