Endangered
Kruger Park Gets 150 New Rhino Wardens
Increased Poaching Activity in Kruger Park Results in an Increase in Rhino Wardens
Kruger national park in South Africa is stepping up their game in an effort to save their incredible rhino population from increased poaching activity. In this article we will cover just why such a drastic increase in rhino wardens was necessary and what it hopes to achieve...
The Giant Panda
Only 1,600 Giant Pandas Remain in the Wild
The giant panda is a particularly recognizable creature to animal lovers of every country because of its unique markings as well as its recognition as an endangered species. The giant panda lives throughout southwest China and as of 2004 only 1,600 of these magnificent creatures were known to be surviving in the wild. As conservation efforts have continued research facilities in collaboration with zoos worldwide have participated in breeding programs in hopes that they can help to bolster the giant panda population and prevent this unique species from becoming extinct...
Polar Bears
Popular in Zoos, But Facing Extinction in the Wild
Polar bears are one of the world’s most recognizable species and regardless of the range of the polar bear’s natural habitat these great white beasts inhabit most countries of the world in zoo showcases. Still, even though these huge bears are spotted throughout the world in the safety of zoo habitats they are a species that are particularly vulnerable to extinction. Wildlife rescue organizations have dedicated resources to saving the vulnerable polar bear; however, the great white beast is not only suffering from factors that are under the control of man but it is also suffering from changes in climate that are devastating its natural habitat.
The Golden Lion Tamarin: An Endangered Tropical Rainforest Animal
Critically Endangered Tamarin
The Golden Lion Tamarin is native to the Amazon Rainforests of Brazil. Humans have threatened their habitats by illegal logging, poaching, mining and urbanization of the rainforests in the region. They were placed on the endangered list in 1992 and were bumped up to critically endangered shortly thereafter; however, due to extensive efforts to increase their numbers, they have begun to make a comeback in recent years....
Most Poisonous Animals
The World's Most Poisonous Animals Are Found in a Number of Animal Orders
With over one million species of animal in the world – in fact there are over one million species of insect alone – there are plenty of species that pose a threat to mankind. There are poisonous snakes that could take the life of a six foot tall man in minutes and there are seven and a half foot bears that can kill a six foot tall man in seconds, but what exactly are the world’s most poisonous animals? In this article we will cover a variety of species that pose the biggest threat in terms of their poison strength, from the box jellyfish to the peculiar cone snail. Read on to find out if any of these creatures are native to your home....
Animal Attacks on Humans
Animal Attacks Occur Worldwide and Continue to Devastate
For years man has lived under the impression that he is the top of the food chain. Unfortunately for a number of individuals that belief has led to more than a handful of vicious attacks by animals on humans each and every year, attacks that result in not only injury but also death. From killer whales to chimpanzee’s, these wild creatures have time and again proven that they are masters of their own domain and there is no amount of training that can be done to eliminate their natural instincts. In this article we will cover a number of infamous attacks by animals upon humans that have taken place over the past few years and resulted in varying degrees of devastation....
The Western Lowland Gorilla
Critically Endangered
The Western Lowland Gorilla is one of the most recognized wild animals around the world; this incredible subspecies is native to Africa; however they can be found worldwide in zoo exhibits. It is known for being an incredibly intelligent creature with an incredible amount of power packed into its solid body. As a result of various factors impressing upon their homelands they are considered critically endangered....
Endangered Animals
Threatened and Endangered Animals
Animals are beautiful and fascinating. They are living, breathing creatures with significant meaning to their lives. A world without animals is no world at all. Humans and animals must co-exist in order to maintain balance and continuing survival on this planet. Yet with the rapid change in human societies in the last two centuries, many animals have not been able to adapt quickly enough to keep up, and as a result, they are in serious danger....
Climate Refugees
What is a Climate Refugee?
A climate refugee is someone that has been displaced geographically as a result of climate change. In other words, they were unable to stay in their homes due to an impending change in the surrounding climate - be that from fire, storm, flooding, earthquake, etc. that caused them to move from their homes...
How to save the sea turtles
Are your shrimp turtle-safe?
Have you ever asked your seafood waiter for turtle-safe shrimp? If not, now may be a good time to start. Why? Fishing nets used all around the world ensnare and kill sea turtles. Many U.S.-based ships use turtle escape hatches, a type of Turtle-Excluder Dervice, which give the turtles an escape path. However, most foreign-based ships don't. The result? 150,000 endangered sea turtles are at risk of being killed each year. How to save the sea turtles? ...
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