Tag: Endangered Species
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Warty Pigs & Tamaraws: New Research Maps Conservation Areas
The preservation of biodiversity is a global priority. Especially for endemic species like the Tamaraw and Warty Pigs that face unique challenges in their limited habitats. A recent study titled “Ensemble modeling to identify high conservation value areas for endemic and elusive large-sized mammals of the Philippines,” authored by Don Enrico Buebos-Esteve, John Carlo Redeña-Santos,…
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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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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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The Mountain Chicken is Actually a Frog, and It’s Endangered.
Despite its name suggesting otherwise, the mountain chicken is not poultry but rather a unique amphibian species native to the Caribbean. The Mountain Chicken (Leptodactylus fallax), holds significant ecological and cultural importance in the region. However, its existence is under threat, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect it. If you are interested…
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Critically endangered species without conservation efforts
Conservation efforts are imperative because the staggering rate of biodiversity loss has become a pressing global concern. While some endangered species are fortunate enough to receive conservation efforts, others face the path toward extinction with little to no attention. In this blog post, we shed light on some critically endangered animals that have been alarmingly…
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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…