Endangered species nigeria news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on endangered species in Nigeria:

Gorillas

• "Nigeria's Cross River gorillas face extinction" (BBC News, March 2022)
  • The Cross River gorilla population is critically endangered, with only about 300 individuals remaining in the wild.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitat and prevent poaching.

Elephants

• "Nigeria's elephant population declines by 50% in 10 years" (The Guardian, February 2022)
  • A recent survey found that the elephant population in Nigeria has declined by 50% over the past decade, due to habitat loss and poaching.
  • Conservation efforts are needed to protect their habitat and prevent further decline.

Chimpanzees

• "Nigeria's chimpanzees face extinction due to habitat loss and hunting" (The Nation, January 2022)
  • Chimpanzees are an endangered species in Nigeria, with their population declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
  • Conservation efforts are needed to protect their habitat and prevent further decline.

Other species

• "Nigeria's vultures face extinction due to poisoning and habitat loss" (The Punch, December 2021)
  • Vultures are an endangered species in Nigeria, with their population declining due to poisoning and habitat loss.
  • Conservation efforts are needed to protect their habitat and prevent further decline.
• "Nigeria's pangolins face extinction due to poaching and habitat loss" (The Guardian, November 2021)
  • Pangolins are an endangered species in Nigeria, with their population declining due to poaching and habitat loss.
  • Conservation efforts are needed to protect their habitat and prevent further decline.

Conservation efforts

• "Nigeria launches conservation efforts to protect endangered species" (The Nation, October 2021)
  • The Nigerian government has launched a conservation effort to protect endangered species, including gorillas, elephants, and chimpanzees.
  • The effort includes habitat protection, anti-poaching patrols, and community engagement.
• "International organizations partner with Nigeria to protect endangered species" (The Guardian, September 2021)
  • International organizations, including the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), are partnering with the Nigerian government to protect endangered species.
  • The partnership includes conservation efforts, research, and community engagement.

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates on endangered species in Nigeria. It's essential to continue conservation efforts to protect these species and their habitats.