Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth day, but everyday should be considered earth day. We don’t have time to only think about saving the earth one day a year. Join the initiative to S.A.V.E the world. S- Speak up A- Act V- Vote E- Educate Educating students around the world gives them theContinueContinue reading “Earth Day 2020”
Tag Archives: Wildlife photography
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…?”
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..?”
Queen of the Beast
African Lions are listed as vulnerable. Their population has decreased by 43% in the last 20 years and is still decreasing. Humans continue to destroy and move into lions’ natural habitat increasing the number of human-animal conflicts, where the lions end up getting shot. Lions are also threatened by tick-borne illnesses like distemper and babesia.ContinueContinue reading “Queen of the Beast”
Hippos!!
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!!”
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”
Eye of the Wild Photography 