Giraffes are now Endangered
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining in numbers. Giraffes are more endangered than gorillas. They have […]
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Endangered Botswana Vultures Poisoned
White-backed vultures, white-headed vultures, and hooded vultures are all critically endangered. The deaths occurred during their mating season. None of the affected species can afford to lose any animals. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48717018
Only 2 Adele Penguin Chicks survived
Researchers discovered thousands of unhatched eggs. Adult penguins are having to travel further to find food, leaving the chicks and eggs behind. https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201
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Wild Ferrets wiped out by Plaque
Only one ferret was seen after a sylvatic plaque raged through the population. Scientists tried to innoculate the ferrets with peanut butter laced pellets, but the vaccine failed. 24 ferrets
Australian Wombats are Declining
There are three types of wombats in Australia. All three species are declining. Mite infections, hunting, and habitat loss are contributing to their loss. Wombats are only found in Australia.
Koalas lost Habitat
Koalas officially named endangered in eastern Australia due to drought, bush fires, and development. Scientists estimate without intervention koala are at risk of extinction by 2050. Climate-driven weather events, development,
Last Two White Rhinos
Loss of habitat and poaching led to the demise of this species. The last two white rhinos live on a 24/7 protected sanctuary. The last white rhino passed away in
Bramble Cay Melomy Extinct
The Bramble Cay Melomy, a small brown rat, declared extinct in 2016 due to climate change. Unfortunately, when something is declared extinct, science stops looking and recording these creatures unless
Indigenous Tribe documents Turtles
The Mro Indigenous people in Bangladesh assist a scientist in collecting data in the remote forests of The Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Humans Contributing Animal Extinction
Humans are contributing to the extinction of the world’s megafauna due to our need for meat. https://www.sciencealert.com/humans-are-quickly-eating-the-world-s-largest-animals-to-extinction It’s going to take all of us.
Extremely Rare Bird Spotted in USA
A hobbyist photographed an extremely rare bird, a blue rock thrush, at Hug Point State Park in Oregon. A prior sighting in Canada in 1997 was rejected, as these birds
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Newly Discovered Clam
A newly discovered clam has pinstripes and eats wood. https://news.northeastern.edu/2019/02/13/northeastern-researchers-discover-new-species-of-shipworm-in-philippines Be an earth steward!