Problem
Threatened species of Mustelidae
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Threatened species of BadgersThreatened species of Minks
Threatened species of Otters
Threatened species of Polecats
Threatened species of Skunks
Weasels under threat of extinction
Nature:
Mustelids have been threatened with loss of habitat, the degradation of habitat especially as a consequence of intensified agriculture using large amounts of chemical inputs that pollute water ways. Mustelids have also suffered from direct persecution in the form of pest control and hunting for their pelts. They have also suffered from incidental poisoning from the build up of persistant inorganic chemicals.
Background:
Native to all continents but Australia and Antarctica, Mustelids are the largest family of carnivores with about sixty-five species, including weasels, martens, otters, and badgers (and, until recently skunks). They occupy nearly every habitat, including fresh and salt water, including the semi-arboreal martens, amphibious otters, semi- aquatic mink and burrowing badgers.
Incidence:
67 species; 6 endangered.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Carnivora Narrower Problems:
Threatened species of AonyxThreatened species of MelesThreatened species of MartesThreatened species of MustelaThreatened species of EnhydraThreatened species of IctonyxThreatened species of ArctonyxThreatened species of MelogaleThreatened species of MellivoraThreatened species of Gulo guloThreatened species of Mydaus marcheiThreatened species of Eira barbara senexThreatened species of Pteronura brasiliensisThreatened species of Vormela peregusna peregusnaThreatened species of Conepatus mesoleucus telmalestes Strategies:
Conserving otters Values:
ExtinctionThreat Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → CarnivoresBirds, Mammals → Mammals
Societal Problems → Destruction
Societal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
27.01.2020 – 21:00 CET