“The remaining populations become enclosed in very small ecosystems, they have inbreeding(近亲交配)problems. . . and at the end these species may disappear, ” he added.
Other examples of affected animals included elephants in Mali, lions in the Serengeti and crocodiles in Malawi.
The report said an estimated 20-30 percent of plant and animal species will be at higher risk of extinction due to global warming and a significant proportion of local species may become extinct by 2050 as a consequence.
Other consequences could include the spread of invasive species and infectious diseases, it said.
The report urges more focus on restoration of damaged ecosystems, especially those keys to tackling(应对)climate change such as mangroves(红树林), inland waters, forests, savannahs(大草原)and grasslands.
The FAO also called for the creation of migration corridors for animals in areas where their movements were constrained.
The organization said while more resources were flowing to biodiversity conservation, more action at the government and policy level was needed.
It also urged local communities to develop projects that mitigate the impact of climate change on wildlife, naming eco-tourism activities as an example. (330W)
1. Why are mountains, isolated islands and coastal areas becoming the most affected areas, according to the passage?
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