Pdf the red list of mammals of south africa, swaziland and. South africa uses the internationally endorsed iucn red list categories and criteria in the red list of south african plants. May 23, 20 mammals of africa moa is a series of six volumes which describes, in detail, every currently recognized species of african land mammal. The purpose of this system is to highlight those species that are most urgently in need of conservation action. The 2016 red list of mammals of south africa, lesotho and swaziland introduction and methodology 3 table 4. The roan antelope have a high mortality rate in south africa with around 80% of calves dying in the first seven weeks of life. The species is classified as rare by the south african red data book for mammals. An update to the red list of the mammals of south africa national. According to endangered wildlife trusts red data list of south african mammals, 17% are deemed to be threatened with extinction and 10% are near threatened. Filling this crucial gap in our knowledge is the main aim of mammalmap the african mammal atlas project. Currently, 243 species of terrestrial wild mammals are known to occur in the republic of south africa.
The red data book of the mammals of south africa an important milestone in south african mammal conservation wed, 15 jul 2009 the red data book of the mammals of south africa. A previous assessment published in 1986 covered only a subset of species. Here is a list of the 10 most endangered animals in south africa this list is in no particular order as correct figures about populations are hard to access. Introduction red data books and red lists the growth of public awareness in the problem of the decline and possible extinction of taxa originated in the early 1960s with the development of the world conservation union iucn red data book concept pioneered by sir peter scott magin et al. It is now possible to get a list of threatened species associated with each vegetation type, simply by typing the name of the vegetation type in the search box above. The black rhinoceros diceros bicornis minor is listed as an endangered species in the international red data book. Programme a guide to red lists and their use in conservation. South africa, officially the republic of south africa rsa, is the southernmost country in africa. The endangered wildlife trust, with funding from vodacom and the nrf, produced the red data book for the mammals of south africa 2004, which involved a full assessment of 295 of south africas terrestrial and marine mammals. Roan antelope behaviour the roan antelope are active during the early part of the day in south africa.
Nhbs y friedmann and b daly, captive breeding specialist group southern. John ledger, former director of the endangered wildlife trust ewt, notes the many advances made in the almost twenty years between the previous red data book on south african. It brings up to date the current scientific knowledge of, and level of threat facing the mammals of south africa, makes recommendations for strategic conservation and management of threatened mammals and their habitats and is intended to improve the effectiveness and synergy of existing conservation efforts. The 2016 red list of mammals of south africa, lesotho and swaziland introduction and methodology iv. Welcome to the red list of south african plants version 2017. Bird checklist south african national biodiversity institute. Initially, only a few selected species were included in red lists and red data books based on recommendations by scientific experts. The major habitats for threatened species have been refined to vegetation types as described in south africas national vegetation map.
Birds of the national botanic gardens of south africa, kirstenbosch. Field guide for mammals of southern africa south africa. National programme for environmental sciences south africa. By the 1970s, red list categories were developed to 3 south african legislation nembacontains a list of threatened or protected speciesthat are protected by national legislation. Estimates of cheetah population numbers are never accurate as the animal occurs in low densities in nature and is not easily seen in the wild. It brings up to date the current scientific knowledge of, and level of threat facing the mammals of south africa, makes recommendations for strategic conservation and management of threatened mammals and their habitats and is intended to improve the effectiveness and. It combines mammals, reptiles and birds and also covers all of africa. The major habitats for threatened species have been refined to vegetation types as described in south africa s national vegetation map. Mammals of africa jonathan kingdon, david happold, thomas. Rhinolophus capensis is listed as near threatened in the red data book of the mammals of south africa friedmann and daly 2004 and in the african chiroptera report african chiroptera project 2006. Threatened species programme sanbi red list of south.
A conservation assessment is the first ever conservation assessment of every terrestrial and marine mammal in south africa, using the iucn red list of threatened species criteria at regional level. The revision was made possible by over 400 experts who provided their data and. A comparative analysis of components incorporated in. A conservation assessment is the first ever conservation assessment of every terrestrial and marine mammal in south africa, using the iucn red list of threatened. This scientific system is designed to measure species risk of extinction. The cheetah is south africas secondmost threatened carnivore after the african wild dog. Posted on nov 9, 2012 africa, africa, library, mammals, region, taxon comments off on the red data book of the mammals of south africa. More importantly, 12 of the mammal species were also listed as threatened in the 2004 red data book of south african mammals.
It is now possible to get a list of threatened species associated with each vegetation type, simply by typing the name of the vegetation type in. A conservation assessment is the first ever conservation assessment of every terrestrial. Mammals of africa moa is a series of six volumes which describes, in detail, every currently recognized species of african land mammal. South african national scientific programmes date of publication. The cheetah is south africa s secondmost threatened carnivore after the african wild dog. Each week, well be bringing you new species assessments, and introducing you to our mammal of the week, based on this updated red list. The last red data book of the mammals of south africa was published in 2004 as the result of a partnership by the conservation breeding. The red data book of the mammals of south africa an. The red data book of the mammals of south africa an important. The eskom red data book of birds of south africa, lesotho and swaziland. With over 58 million people, it is the worlds 24thmost populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 kilometres 758,717 mi.
The 2016 mammal red list of south africa lesotho and swaziland forms part of a series of national red list projects recently completed by sanbi and partners, which include butterflies, reptiles and birds. Pdf the red list of mammals of south africa, swaziland. South african national biodiversity institute and department of environmental affairs, pretoria, south africa. The red list of threatened species also known as the iucn red list or red data list, founded in 1964, is the worlds most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of biological species. There are 299 mammal species in south africa, of which two are critically endangered, eleven are endangered, fifteen are vulnerable, and thirteen are near threatened. Jan 26, 2017 the endangered wildlife trust ewt and the south african national biodiversity institute sanbi launched the 2016 red list of mammals of south africa, lesotho and swaziland in december 2016. Endangered mammals in sa kruger national park south. The 2016 mammal red list of south africa lesotho and swaziland forms part of a series. Conservation assessment of south african mammals 1.
Kruger park times top ten endangered mammals in sa. Encouragingly, the proportion of data deficient listings has been significantly reduced in this. Due to its preference in habitat, they can only be found where there are indigenous evergreen forests. Viable breeding populations of 97 terrestrial mammal species are present in the park. The national audubon society field guide to african wildlife is also very good. The roan antelope is listed as endangered in the red data book. Atlas and red list of the reptiles of south africa. According to the red data book of the mammals of south africa. A conservation assessment the top ten species identified as critically endangered and facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild are. Atlas and red list of the reptiles of south africa, lesotho. The riverine rabbit bunolagus monticularis is one of the worlds rarest and most endangered mammals and is south africas most endangered wildlife species. The springbok antelope, antidorcas marsupialis, is the national animal of south africa this is a list of the mammal species recorded in south africa. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. Jul 07, 2014 filling this crucial gap in our knowledge is the main aim of mammalmap the african mammal atlas project.
An update of the top ten south african mammals that are facing extinction. The atlas and red list of the reptiles of south africa, lesotho and swaziland is a book that was published with the coordinated input from the animal demography unit adu, the south african national biodiversity institutes sanbi threatened species programme and sanbi publishing. Far more than a list of species and their status, it is a. It uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies. The southern africas mammals guide is a high quality 216page book providing all the information you need to identify mammals when visiting southern africas wildlife and nature reserves.
Pages in category mammals of south africa the following 109 pages are in this category, out of 109 total. The endangered wildlife trust ewt and the south african national biodiversity institute sanbi launched the 2016 red list of mammals of south africa, lesotho and swaziland in december 2016. The revision was made possible by over 400 experts who provided their data and expertise to inform each assessment. Journal of the botanical society of south africa 44. Terrestrial mammals south african national scientific programmes report. Atlas of the red list of the reptiles of south africa, lesotho and swaziland see other formats.
Distributed widely across the continent, the blue duiker can be found from the eastern cape in south africa to parts of west africa. Using the well established iucn definitions, 42 of these. Summary of the iucn criteria a nd associated thresholds used in the assessment. It covers 295 terrestrial and marine species and subspecies of mammals, which were assessed within south african borders, excluding. In 1860 a hunt was organised on a free state farm for prince alfred of the british royal family. The iucn red list is a critical indicator of the health of the worlds biodiversity. Started in 2011, mammalmap has been working towards this one ambitious goal.
John ledger, former director of the endangered wildlife trust ewt, notes the many advances made in the almost twenty years between the previous red data book on south african mammals published in 1986 and this latest edition. Pangolins are classified in the south african red data book as vulnerable. Dec 01, 2017 the 2016 red list of mammals of south africa, lesotho and swaziland introduction and methodology 3 table 4. Twentytwo other mammals are listed in the south african red data books, and 18 species appear in cites appendices. This is the first time that such extensive coverage has ever been attempted, and the volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology, distribution, biology and evolution. Seven of the species were from the order afrosoricida, two species from the order eulipotyphla, with one species each from the orders chiroptera, lagomorpha, pholidota, and rodentia. Roan antelope behaviour the roan antelope are active during the early part of. Jul 15, 2009 gland, switzerland, 4 july 2004 iucnthe world conservation union. Established in 1964, the international union for conservation of natures red list of threatened species has evolved to become the worlds most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species. These criteria are relevant to all species and all regions of the world. Acinonyx jubatus according to the 2016 red list of mammals of south africa, lesotho and swaziland, the cheetah continues to be listed as vulnerable in south africa. This is the first time that such extensive coverage has ever been attempted, and the volumes incorporate the very latest information and detailed discussion of the morphology, distribution, biology and evolution including reference to fossil and molecular. National programme for ecosystem research south africa.
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