
Mexican environmentalists concerned about the mass death of sea turtles, which was observed in the beginning of this week on the west coast of the country. At the state Guerrero, particularly in the area of the beaches of Acapulco and Petatlán, found nearly 120 dead reptiles.
The first the alarm was hammered by tourists who spend holiday on popular Mexican resorts.
Initial studies conducted by specialists, yet did not answer the question about the causes of death of these animals. However, environmentalists blame the shrimp fishermen, whose networks damage turtles.
Meanwhile, since 1990, Mexico banned hunting of sea turtle meat and eggs. The government is constantly taking measures to prevent the extermination of reptiles. The beaches are established special environmental patrols, which are not only prevent illegal fishing of turtles, but also monitor cases of their death.
Radiated Tortoise on the verge of extinction.
Radiated Tortoise (Asterochelys radiata), living on Madagascar, on the brink of extinction because of poachers who hunt these animals for their meat. Another reason for reducing the population of radiation turtles is the illegal trade in animals, according to Wildlife Conservation Society. Defenders of animals say that unless urgent action is taken, the type of radiation turtles will disappear from the face of the Earth in the next 20 years.
Among other factors that negatively affect the population of Madagascar turtle experts call a prolonged drought, which resulted in the agriculture of the island fell into decay, the people were left without food and do not find anything better than to hunt animals, even in protected areas. The clearance of land for agricultural purposes, and political instability also contribute extinction of turtles and other species of fauna
The number of fish in the largest reservoir in Kyrgyzstan - Lake Issyk Kul, reduced to a minimum. According to the results of research ecologists, some types of fish are threatened with extinction.
The main reason - poaching, which thrives despite ban fishing. Experts say the need for even greater efforts in combating illegal fishing.
Issyk-Kul - the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Kirgizstantsy call this lake "pearl" of Kyrgyzstan. The words "Issyk Kul" in translation from the Kyrgyz language means "hot lake", because the lake does not freeze in winter.
Located in the north-eastern part of the republic, between the ridges of the Northern Tien Shan: Kung Ala-Too and Terskey Ala-Too at an altitude of 1609 m above sea level.