Climate change severely impacts endangered species

More than 700 currently Endangered species are being impacted by climate change, according to a major scientific review in Nature. Nearly half of the land mammals (47%) and 23% of birds on the IUCN Red list of endangerd species are negatively affected, particularly including some of our most iconic creatures like elephants and primates. The findings urge action to lessen the impact and safeguard the future of these important species by securing healthy and functioning environments.

Pangolin feast in China

An investigation will begin in China (where else)  after online images were found showing local officials enjoying a banquet of meat from pangolins – the most trafficked animal in the world.

Pangolin meat is regarded as a delicacy in China, and extravagant feasts are common to show great hospitality.

Pangolins are now very rare in Asia and are being wiped out in Africa to satisfy the demand in China for the meat as a luxury and the scales for Chinese medicine. Animals are often kept alive and have the scales ripped off them as needed.