Problem
Threatened species of Desmana moschata
Other Names:
Threatened species of Russian desman Nature:
Hunting pressure for its valuable fur has decimated many populations of Desmana moschata. Water pollution however is the biggest killer along with pressure from the creation of impoundments, drainage, clearance of riparian vegetation, entanglement in fishing nets and competition for breeding sites with introduced species of nutria and muskrats.
Incidence:
The population of Desmana moschata is estimated to be 40,000 to 50,000 animals.
Desmana moschata is considered as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Talpidae Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Insectivore Specialist Group Subject(s):
Societal Problems → Endangered speciesLanguage → Slavic languages
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
24.09.2020 – 00:52 CEST