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Threatened and endangered species

The Earth is currently facing an extinction crisis.

Destruction of habitat, unlimited hunting, industrial agriculture - humans are driving numerous species extinct. Browse an automatic compilation of content on the topic below.

Summer Uprising Protest

Extinction Rebellion protesters arrested in London 17.07.2019

Hundreds of demonstrators set up camp across the UK, disrupting traffic and concrete production. The second day of a week long nationwide protest demands more action on climate change from the British government.
Australien Großbritannien Affenforscherin Jane Goodall in Sydney

Living Planet: A rare breed 11.07.2019

This week we hear stories about different species in the animal kingdom: nutria, pangolins, the golden lancehead pit viper. According to the United Nations, one million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction, many within the coming decades. But as famed primatologist and conservation advocate Jane Goodall explains, animals aren't so different from us humans.
Pangolin Indonesien Bali Zoo

Living Planet: Stopping pangolin smuggling 11.07.2019

Worldwide, 7000 species suffer from wildlife trafficking. One species threatened with extinction is the pangolin — a shy, nocturnal creature found in Africa and parts of Asia. Resembling an armored anteater, pangolins are ruthlessly hunted for their scales, which are highly sought after in countries like China and Vietnam.

The Japanese are developing a taste for whale watching 09.07.2019

Japan is currently the object of criticism for its decision to leave the International Whaling Commission and resume commercial whaling. At the same time, the whale watching business is beginning to gain traction around the island of Hokkaido.
Das Leiden der Esel in Griechenland

Greek island accused of abusing its star attraction: donkeys 08.07.2019

Donkeys may be used to carrying heavy loads. However on the island of Santorini they're being abused by local handlers and tourists. Animal rights activists want to save the endangered species.
Bedrohte Arten Riesenmuschel

Korean actress faces Thai jail for endangered clam stunt 06.07.2019

During filming for a reality TV show, the actress pried open two giant clams that are protected under Thai law. The show's producers have apologized but she could now face a 5-year jail sentence.
Paris Klimaproteste

French police face probe over tear gas at climate protests 01.07.2019

The French interior minister has ordered an investigation into why police used tear gas on climate protesters. A widely shared video shows protesters being sprayed with tear gas after refusing to move from the bridge.
Nachwuchs bei den Roten Pandas im Zoo Halle

Germany: Rare red panda cub born in Halle 30.06.2019

Zoo officials in the eastern German city of Halle (Saale) announced Sunday that a red panda cub was born in a protected litter box earlier this month. The unnamed cub is being looked after by his mother Cherry.
Senegal Seepferdchen-Projekt

An appetite for dried seahorse in China could spell the marine animal's demise 26.06.2019

The international seahorse trade out of West Africa is booming. The animals are used in dried form in soups, teas and rice wine. But growing demand is putting these little fish at risk of extinction.

London Radiohead Konzert

Radiohead makes stolen tracks available to help 'Extinction Rebellion' 11.06.2019

The band has reacted in unusual fashion to a ransom notice over 18 hours of hacked material. Rather than pay hackers, the group has put the tracks online and asked fans to donate to Extinction Rebellion.
Klimaaktivisten Berlin Kanzerlamt

German Extinction Rebellion activists chain themselves to chancellery 11.06.2019

The campaigners have sent the keys to unlock them inside letters to 13 government ministries. The activists are asking Chancellor Angela Merkel to declare a "climate emergency."
Jaguare in Brasilien

The jaguar's struggle for survival 11.06.2019

Jaguars roam freely from Mexico to Argentina, mostly in the Amazon basin. They used to live in some parts of the United States as well. But the big cats' habitats are shrinking due to deforestation and industrialization.
Symbolbild London Drohne und Flugverkehr

Inside Europe: Extinction Rebellion threatens to shut down Heathrow 06.06.2019

A leaked document from 'Extinction Rebellion' has revealed possible plans to shut down London Heathrow Airport using drone technology, if the UK Government doesn't roll back plans for airport expansion. The climate protest group has always prided itself on being a non-violent, peaceful movement. Jack Foster has this report.
Elfenbeinküste Ponso - der einsamste Schimpanse der Welt

Researchers call for protection of chimpanzees living in 'forest ghettos' 05.06.2019

The DNA of chimpanzees is a 98% match for that of humans, but the animals we share so much with are shrinking in numbers. A group of researchers are demanding that chimpanzees be protected before it is too late.
Per Espen Stoknes

Psychology behind climate inaction: How to beat the 'doom barrier' 24.05.2019

Despite the urgency of a "climate emergency" we're nowhere near fulfilling the Paris agreement. Why are we so reluctant to act? Climate psychologist Per Espen Stoknes says we need to move away from pointing blame.
Pangolin Indonesien Bali Zoo

International biodiversity day: Asia's most threatened species 22.05.2019

More than 27,000 species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation and Nature. DW looks at some of the critically endangered Asian species, whose survival is at risk.
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