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Asian Elephant – Elephas maximus
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Type: Mammal
Diet: Herbivore
Average life span in the wild: Up to 60 years
Size: Height at the shoulder, 6.6 to 9.8 ft (2 to 3 m)
Weight: 2.25 to 5.5 tons (2,041 to 4,990 kg)
Group name: Herd
Protection status: Endangered
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Southern Rockhopper Penguin – Eudyptes chrysocome
The aptly named Rockhopper penguins hop with extraordinary agility to get around the steep, rocky islands where they live and breed.
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Northern Bald Ibis – Geronticus eremita
The Northern Bald Ibis vanished from Europe almost completely in the 17th century because people hunted it for food. There are a small number of habitats in North Africa, but they are still on the brink of extinction because their population has yet to increase.
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The Northern Bald Ibis features spiked feathers on its head, a featherless face, and a long curved beak. At one time, they existed in large numbers in many countries. They even existed in Germany and Switzerland, but almost completely vanished from Europe in the 17th century. In addition to being hunted for food, it is believed that climate change has also led to their disappearance.
The few remaining habitats are in ruins…
Currently, a few habitats remain in places such as North Africa, but even so, their numbers have not risen. Building and farmland development has taken the place of their feeding and nesting areas. Fortunately, they do respond favorably to artificial breeding, which is why there are more Northern Bald Ibises in zoos around the world than in the wild. In order to return new bred Northern Bald Ibises to the wilderness, we must improve the environment of their habitat.
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Amur Tiger (Siberrian Tiger) – Panthera tigris altaica
Many conservation programs have been established to save the critically endangered Siberian tiger, whose numbers have dwindled to mere hundreds in the wild.
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Further Facts:Tigers are the largest of all wild cats and are renowned for their power and strength. There were once eight tiger subspecies, but three became extinct during the 20th century. Over the last hundred years, hunting and forest destruction have reduced overall tiger populations from hundreds of thousands to perhaps 3,000 to 5,000. Tigers are hunted as trophies and also for body parts that are used in traditional Chinese medicine. All five remaining tiger subspecies are endangered, and many protection programs are in place. Poaching is a reduced—but still very significant—threat to Siberian tigers.
Siberian (or Amur) tigers are the world’s largest cats. They live primarily in eastern Russia’s birch forests, though some exist in China and North Korea. There are an estimated 400 to 500 Siberian tigers living in the wild, and recent studies suggest that these numbers are stable. Though their northern climate is far harsher than those of other tigers, these animals have some advantages. Northern forests offer the lowest human density of any tiger habitat, and the most complete ecosystem. The vast woodlands also allow tigers far more room to roam, as Russia’s timber industry is currently less extensive than that of many other countries.
Tigers live alone and aggressively scent-mark large territories to keep their rivals away. They are powerful hunters that travel many miles to find prey, such as elk and wild boar, on nocturnal hunts. Tigers use their distinctive coats as camouflage (no two have exactly the same stripes) and hunt by stealth. They lie in wait and creep close enough to attack their victims with a quick spring and a fatal pounce. A hungry tiger can eat as much as 60 pounds (27 kilograms) in one night, though they usually eat less.
Despite their fearsome reputation, most tigers avoid humans; however, a few do become dangerous maneaters. These animals are often sick and unable to hunt normally, or live in areas where their traditional prey has vanished.
Females give birth to litters of two to six cubs, which they raise with little or no help from the male. Cubs cannot hunt until they are 18 months old, and remain with their mothers for two to three years, when they disperse to find their own territory.
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Galapagos Penguin – Spheniscus Mendiculus
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The Galápagos Penguin lives on tropical islands. This is an unusual penguin! What’s sad about it, is its numbers are becoming fewer because of the El Niño weather pattern. When El Niño happens, ocean water gets warmer, and the fish that Galápagos Penguins feed on will die. Nobody knows what causes El Niño.
Ocean waste is a big problem!
Many Galápagos Penguins are dying because of people’s carelessness. The penguins can get stuck in fishing nets. They are also being damaged by dirty water in the ocean. Oil spills are very dangerous to the Galápagos Penguins. Oil spills happen when a boat carrying oil has an accident. The ocean is quickly dirtied, and Galápagos Penguins t are in danger.
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Amur Leopard – Panthera Pardus Orientalis
Due to extensive habitat loss and conflict with humans, the situation concerning the Amur leopard is critical. Only 35 remaining in the wild.
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Fatuhiva monarch – Pomarea whitneyi
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Edwards’s pheasant – Lophura edwardsi
The Edward’s Pheasant is a member of the pheasant family that lives only in parts of Vietnam. They are now on the brink of extinction because of war and deforestation.
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The Edward’s Pheasant is a member of the pheasant family and lives in only a few parts of Vietnam. They have lost their habitat due to humans many times. First, the Vietnam War in the 1960s caused major damage to the forests. After that, the forests were cut down to make farmlands and lumber for wood. In a survey released in 1994, their population had dropped to less than 1,000.
Unable to return to their homes in the forests
Normally, deforestation starts in low areas accessible to humans. The Edward’s Pheasant lives in low areas, 600 meters above sea level. This means their habitat is exactly where deforestation takes place. Edward’s Pheasants are easy to breed, so they can often be seen in zoos. But even if the number of Edward’s Pheasants increases, they cannot return to the wild unless we restore their forests.
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Chinese Crested Tern –Thalasseus Bernsteini
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River dolphins are rapidly disappearing and so are their natural river habitats. Understanding the threats that impact them and protecting them ensures the preservation of their unique habitat.
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