The hippopotamus is listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. Their population is decreasing. Hippos are poached and killed for the meat and ivory teeth. Habitat destruction and human-conflict are other threats that hippos face. Fun Fact: Hippos can’t swim. They push off the bottom or rocks underwater to propel themselves. They can also hold theirContinueContinue reading “Hippos!!”
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Caracals
Caracals have a wide distribution range, from Africa to the Middleast to Central Asia. Although they are listed as least concern by the IUCN, caracals are still being impacted by habitat loss and human conflict. The population in Central Asia is considered endangered. Caracals are agile hunters that can jump 10 ft straight up intoContinueContinue reading “Caracals”
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”
Green Sea Turtles
Green sea turtles are one of seven species of Sea turtles. They are listed as endangered according to the IUNC. Despite being protected national and international laws their population continues to decline. Like most endangered species their biggest threat is human activity. In some countries they are harvested for meat. Sea turtles also get tangledContinueContinue reading “Green Sea Turtles”
Save the Sumatran Tigers
https://www.facebook.com/eyeofthewild/ Sumatran tigers are listed as critically endangered. It is estimated that there are only around 400 left in the wild. Sumatran tigers live only on the island of Sumatra located in western Indonesia. Sumatra is home to many other critically endangered species including orangutans, Sumatran rhinos, Sumatran elephants, cloud leopards and more. Habitat lossContinueContinue reading “Save the Sumatran Tigers”
We can stop the fire!
Their home is burning! These beautiful creatures and about 10 million other species of plants, animals, and insects call the Amazon Rainforest home. As seen in the news lately the Amazon Rainforest is on fire. These are human set fires. Though burning the Amazon Rainforest to clear land is not new, it is happening atContinueContinue reading “We can stop the fire!”
Walking with Elephants
On my recent trip to South Africa, I was lucky enough to walk alongside elephants. It was an amazing experience, that I highly recommend. Although wild elephants can be dangerous weighing up to six tons, these elephants were gentle giants. The Location The walk was at The Indalu Game Reserve on the Garden Route. TheContinueContinue reading “Walking with Elephants”
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