The Cape Mountain zebra is listed as vulnerable/threatened by the IUCN. In the early 1900s, they were on the brink of extinction with less than 60 individuals remaining. Luckily conservation efforts brought the population back up. Their main threats are habitat loss and poaching (for their meat). Although conservation has brought the population up significantly,ContinueContinue reading “Cape Mountain Zebras”
Category Archives: Wildlife
Devastating Bushfires
There are thousands of animals that are unique to Australia. Australia continues to be destroyed by raging bush fires. Climate change is real and has been amplifying the destruction of natural disasters around the world. An estimated 500 million animals have died and this number will rise because even the animals that do survive theContinueContinue reading “Devastating Bushfires”
…The Cheetah…
Cheetahs are the world’s fastest land animals, with the ability to go from 0 to 60mph in just 3 seconds. But they can only maintain that speed for a minute or less. Cheetahs are listed as vulnerable on IUCN Red list. Under the United States Endangered Species Act they are listed as endangered. Their populationContinueContinue reading “…The Cheetah…”
Dragons
The largest living lizard! ……The fearsome Komodo dragon! Komodo dragons are only found on several small islands in Indonesia. They are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. The Komodo National Park was established in 1980 to help preserve and protect Komodo dragons. Deforestation for agricultural use and poaching of deer, the dragons’ main prey, are theContinueContinue reading “Dragons”
Quokkas….. :)
Quokkas are known as “the happiest animals on earth” and it is easy to see why. But these adorable creatures are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list. Their biggest threats are habitat loss and introduced predators including foxes and feral cats. Quokkas are the smallest members of the macropod family, the same familyContinueContinue reading “Quokkas….. :)”
Koalas in Trouble
Koalas are in trouble. As bushfires rage across Australia over 350 Koalas have been killed. There has been a dramatic spike in bushfires this year. Climate change is a contributing factor to the increase and intensity of the bushfires. Although koalas are not listed as endangered, their population continues to decline. Habitat loss is theContinueContinue reading “Koalas in Trouble”
Gorillas
The western lowland gorilla is a critically endangered species according to the IUCN. There are many threats to the population of gorillas. Being hunted for bushmeat is a main threat to the species, despite laws banning killing gorillas. Deforestation is another large threat. Disease has had a dramatic impact on the population. Ebola outbreaks startingContinueContinue reading “Gorillas”
Gibbons!
A white-handed gibbon lounges in the crooks of several trees. Gibbons spend the majority of their time in trees. Equipped with long arms they can swing through the forest at up to 35 mph. White-handed gibbons are listed as Endangered by the IUCN. Loss of habitat is their greatest threat, followed by being hunted forContinueContinue reading “Gibbons!”
Wolves
National Wolf Awareness Week starts today! Wolves are beautiful, mysterious creatures that have long been villainized by humans; the big bad wolf, werewolves, crying wolf are just a few examples. The coexistence of wolves and humans has long been bitter. Today the gray wolves’ future is unknown and will ultimately be decided by humans… HumansContinueContinue reading “Wolves”
The Massasauga Rattlesnake
The Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is Michigan’s only venomous snake. They are shy and rarely seen, but this week I was walking on a path through the woods and almost stepped on one. After jumping over the snake mid-step, I backed up and took some photos of this beautiful creature. Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes are listed asContinueContinue reading “The Massasauga Rattlesnake”
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