MongabayScientists in Argentina are tracking 22 more mammal species than in 2019. The latest update to the national Red List includes a groundbreaking focus on "alien taxa," using new classifications to determine how non-native species are impacting the country's diverse ecosystems.
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Argentina updates national IUCN mammal list with new focus on non-native species
Scientists have updated the conservation status of hundreds of mammals in Argentina, adding previously unassessed species and revising biodiversity threat levels. The assessment evaluated 417 native mammal species across the country, identifying national threats even in species that are listed as least concern. More than 500 scientists contributed to the effort, which also involved a […]