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”
Tag Archives: Environmental Conservation
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….. :)”
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”
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”
The Binturong
The Binturong, also known as the bear cat lives in South and Southeast Asia. In 2008 the Binturong was listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Their population continues to decline. This decline is mainly due to habitat loss from deforestation. Binturongs are also sold and traded illegally.
Eye of the Wild Photography 