Quito (AFP) - Polar bears, whales, sharks and gazelles were among 31 new species granted new protection status by the UN conservation body, following six days of "intense" talks by leading conservationists.
The UN Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) said on Sunday that negotiations lasting almost a week led to new protection for scores of bird, fish and mammal migratory species.
A record 21 species of shark, ray and sawfish were added to the list.
The polar bear, which is found in the Arctic, and the widely-distributed Cuvier's beaked whale made the list too.
Also newly protected are the red-fronted gazelle, common in Africa, and the great bustard, found in Europe and Asia.
Protecting these animals is key for overall environmental conservation.
"Migratory animals have become the global flagships for many of the pressing issues of our time," said CMS executive secretary Bradnee Chambers.
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