Tag: Animals at Risk
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Chinese Giant Salamander | Endangered profiles
A person holding a Chinese Giant Salamander. Photo by James Joel, CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED, via Flicker. The Chinese giant salamander is a species endemic to China. Its huge size and rare biology have fascinated scientists and conservationists. This profile provides a comprehensive overview of various aspects of this sadly endangered species. We go over…
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Everything About the Pacman Frog: the Videogame Lookalike
Pacman frogs also known as Argentinean Horned Frogs (Ceratophrys ornata), are amphibians that, according to some, resemble the Pac-Man character. They were last assessed as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List in 2021. When we came across this species we immediately knew we wanted to make a profile on it. That’s so we and…
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Sea Level Rise Threatens Sea Turtles: New Research Findings
Sea level rise (SLR) is a looming threat to ecosystems worldwide, particularly coastal habitats and the species that rely on them. Among those vulnerable creatures are sea turtles. As the repercussions of climate change remain, understanding the potential consequences for sea turtles becomes increasingly crucial. A recent paper elaborates on this topic, exploring the vulnerability…
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A Pygmy Hippo is Born! Hope for This Endangered Species
The Pygmy hippo (Choeropsis liberiensis) is a rare hippopotamus classified as endangered by the IUCN Red List. In February of this year, a new baby of this species was born in Greece, at the Athens’ Attica Zoological Park. This means amazing news for the future of this species, as this baby is male! With a…
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The Pig Nosed Turtle is Real! Here’s Everything About this Species
The Pig Nosed Turtle (Carettochelys insculpta) is an incredible-looking turtle that is sadly endangered. Sometimes people refer to it as the Fly River Turtle, because of its main habitat the Fly River in Papua New Guinea. This species often receives attention because of its funny look, it definitely entices curiosity. It is normal to look…
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Red Wolves Lesson Plan for Third-Grade (FREE Template)
Welcome to our free Red Wolves Lesson Plan for third graders! Educators are always on the lookout for innovative ways to engage their students and enhance their learning experience. On the other hand, we are always looking for opportunities to spread knowledge about animal species. That’s why in our series Learn The Animals we share…
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Animals Assessed as Critically Endangered in 2023
This is a review of the animal species that were assessed in 2023 as critically endangered by the IUCN Red List. It was written using the IUCN database for critically endangered species and filtering by the year these species were assessed. With this post, we aim to bring to the spotlight these species that are…
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Companies that donate to animal nonprofits [UPDATED 2024!]
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Many companies donate to animal nonprofits, here we share some of them: The Honest Kitchen The Honest Kitchen’s mission is to make healthy, whole food for pets, and their contributions to the animal welfare community are a way to make a positive impact on the lives of animals. The company helps animals in a lot…
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What are the most endangered animals?
Which animals face the greatest risk of extinction? There are many endangered species around the world, and the list can change based on the latest data and conservation efforts. However, some of the most critically endangered species include: The Sumatran Rhino According to the WWF, the Sumatran Rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) is Critically endangered with only…
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Organizations Dedicated to Animal Conservation Worth Knowing About
Here we highlight some incredible organizations dedicated to animal conservation all over the globe! We just want to help you figure out where to put your money and time to help animals. If you are interested in knowing about companies that contribute part of their profits to some of these conservation organizations, you can read…