MANILA: Lions, chimpanzees, giraffes, leopards and a wide variety of sharks received added protection at a UN wildlife conference in the Philippines, organizers said Saturday. AdvertisementsSome 34 endangered species were selected to receive heightened conservation efforts at the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS) conference that just concluded in Manila. Protecting migratory species poses particular difficulties since they cross borders, including possibly moving to countries with less stringent wildlife protection systems said Bradnee Chambers, CMS executive secretary. Lions, leopards and chimpanzees were singled out as needing more conservation work. All four of these African mammals were approved by a “wide majority” for additional protection measures, a CMS statement noted.

Source: Manila Times October 28, 2017 12:34 UTC