Conservation status of the world’s carnivorous mammals (order Carnivora)

Abstract The conservation of carnivores (order Carnivora) can lead to the other species as well entire ecosystems since they play an important ecosystemic role. However, their predatory behaviour has caused many these experience marked population declines worldwide and may therefore face greater anthropogenic threats than animal groups. To examine status, trends, distribution patterns, habitats all extant belonging this order ( N = 290), we collected data from International Union for Conservation Nature's Red List. In addition, calculated List Index (RLI) measure change in extinction risk over time. Carnivores are more threatened mammals general (26.9% endangered vs. 22.7%) have a significantly higher proportion with declining populations (48.3% 31.9%). Eupleridae, Ursidae Felidae families worst status. Between 1990s 2000s, most suffered considerable decline RLI value, notable being Felidae. greatest numbers carnivore found forest, shrubland grassland habitats. East South Asia hold great highest species. Hunting trapping terrestrial animals, along habitat loss (caused by deforestation agricultural expansion), pose main Carnivora order. Our findings indicate that, within mammals, should be priority, measures directed at group undertaken or increased matter urgency.