JOURNAL ARTICLE

How humans exploit wild vertebrates.

  • Published In: Science News, 2023, v. 204, n. 2. P. 32 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PERKINS, SID 3 of 3

Abstract

- Sid Perkins Tallies of the most common ways humans use wild vertebrates, by number of species Numbers within circle intersections denote species used for two or more purposes Ray-finned fishes Reptiles Land-based Cartilaginous fishes Amphibians Freshwater-based Mammals Birds Marine-based Pets Food Collections Clothes Medicine DIAGRAM: Tallies of the most common ways humans use wild vertebrates, by number of species The IUCN considers human use to be a threat for nearly 40 percent of exploited vertebrate species - roughly 5,800 in total. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2023/08, Vol. 204, Issue 2, p32
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:167347848
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