Australia's Extinction Crisis
Australia has lost another native mammal, marking its 39th extinction. The Christmas Island Shrew, a native Australian mammal, has been declared extinct by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.
According to Professor of Conservation Biology, John Woinarski, Australia has seen the most animal extinctions in the world.
Since colonization in 1788, Australia has lost 39 species, representing 10% of all its land mammal species prior to 1788. The extinction of the Christmas Island Shrew is a devastating addition to this list.
- The Christmas Island Shrew is the latest Australian animal to be declared extinct.
- Australia has the highest rate of animal extinctions in the world.
- 10% of Australia's land mammal species have been lost since 1788.
Australia's extinction crisis continues to worsen, with no significant action being taken to prevent further losses.
Author's summary: Australia faces an extinction crisis with 39 native mammal extinctions.