The black-and-white ruffed lemur is Critically endangered! Deforestation/habitat destruction for agricultural use is their primary threat. They are also hunted for bushmeat. Like all lemurs the black and white ruffed lemur is native in Madagascar. Madagascar has lost more than 90% of its original forest. Forest loss is primarily due to the increase in theContinueContinue reading “Black-and-White ruffed Lemurs”
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Alligator Snapping Turtle
The prehistoric looking alligator snapping turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtles. They are listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list. Habitat destruction and game hunting are the main reasons for their decline. Alligator snapping turtles are not aggressive predators They use their worm-like tongue to lure fish to their mouth. Then snap theirContinueContinue reading “Alligator Snapping Turtle”
The Secretary Bird
The secretary bird is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN red list. Their biggest threat is habitat loss. These birds live across sub-Saharan Africa. They can fly but they prefer to walk. Secretary birds have the longest legs of any bird of prey. They prey on snakes, lizards, amphibians, and small mammals. They use theirContinueContinue reading “The Secretary Bird”
Penguins in Africa…?
African Penguins are endangered! Their population is crashing. Their population has declined by 50% in the last 30 years and 80% in the last 50 years. This decline is mainly due to overfishing and habitat destruction. African penguins live in Southern Africa mainly Namibia, South Africa and the islands in between. They hunt for fishContinueContinue reading “Penguins in Africa…?”
Leaping Lemurs
Ringtail lemurs are listed as endangered by the IUCN. Their population has decreased 95% since 2000. The lemurs biggest threat is habitat loss and degradation. Followed by being hunted for bushmeat and the illegal pet trade. Ringtail lemurs live in Madagascar, an island of the east coast of Africa. It is home to over 200,000ContinueContinue reading “Leaping Lemurs”
African Elephants
African elephants are listed as vulnerable. Poaching is still a big threat to elephants, even though CITES banned the global trade of ivory in 1989. Habitat loss and human conflict are also threats to the survival of the species. Elephants are the world’s largest land mammal. They are intelligent, beautiful, unique creatures that I personallyContinueContinue reading “African Elephants”
Blue-throated Macaws
Blue-throated Macaws are listed as Critically Endangered! These beautiful birds are near extinction. There are about 300 birds in the wild. The wild population lives only in a small region in Bolivia. Although they are protected, illegal capture and selling of these birds continues to threaten their survival. Since they are so rare they sellContinueContinue reading “Blue-throated Macaws”
Sun Bears
Malayan Sun Bears are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. These bears are native to Southeast Asia and face several threats. Poachers hunt them for their fur and body parts which are used in folk medicine. Mothers are killed and their cubs are captured and sold in the pet trade. And their habitat is being destroyedContinueContinue reading “Sun Bears”
Rare Zebras…
…..The Grevy’s Zebra The Grevy’s Zebra is listed as endangered by the IUCN. The Grevy’s zebra has a population of only about 2,000 wild individuals. When compared to other zebras the Grevy’s zebras are larger, have thinner stripes and larger ears. In the last 30 years, their population has declined by 54%. They are threatenedContinueContinue reading “Rare Zebras…”
Kangaroos in a tree..?
Yes, there are actually fourteen species of tree kangaroos, most of which are considered vulnerable or endangered. Goodfellow Tree Kangaroos are marsupials, native to Papua New Guinea. They are listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Their population continues to decrease do hunting and habitat loss. Tree kangaroos are hunted for their meat. TheirContinueContinue reading “Kangaroos in a tree..?”
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