20 endangered species
Introduction
In the last 50 years, the activity of man has led to a situation in which the population of wild animals on Earth has decreased by 58%.
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List of animals in danger of extinction
The next is a list of 20 animals in danger of extinction:
- Pada Red (Ailurus Fulgens)
Currently the red panda has a population of less than 10.000 members. The red pandas live in Nepal and the Eastern Himalayas, these animals are a bit larger than a domestic cat and spend most of the time in the trees. Its population is decreasing drastically and one of the main reasons is poaching. Pandas usually fall into traps designed for other animals, such as deer and wild pigs, although they also hunt them for their skin.
- Blue whale (Balanoptera musculus)
The blue whale is the largest animal that currently lives on our planet. But we could lose it soon, if we do not take the relevant measures. The population of this species ranges between 10 thousand and 25 thousand individuals. The adult blue whale measures between 20 and 30 meters and can weigh up to 200 tons, is at the top of the food chain and plays an extremely important role in maintaining the balance of the oceanic ecosystem. The greatest threat to the blue whale is climate change and environmental pollution. This species is frequently found in the waters of the Gulf of California, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
- Lycaon Pictus (Lycaon Pictus)
The Lycaon, also called African wild dog, is one of the most threatened species in the world with a population of 1409 copies, most of which are in Tanzania and the northeast of Mozambique. African wild dogs can reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour. The greatest threat to Lycaons is the spread of rage and the decrease in food sources for which they compete with lions, leopards, hyenas, among other predators. Human activity also has a huge impact on the decrease in the population of Lycaons.
- Common tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Common tuna is the largest of all tuna species, specimens of this species live more than 40 years. Common tuna is divided into three subspecies: Atlantic tuna (the largest population), Pacific tuna and southeast tuna. The largest number of common tuna is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Atlantic tuna is considered in Asian countries as one of the best types of fish for sushi production, so the demand for its meat can reach huge quotas. As a result, fishermen continue to invent new methods to capture this extremely valuable fish.
- Bonobo (bread bread)
A Bonobo, also called Chimpanzee Pigmeo, shares 98% of its DNA code with that of the human being, lives in the jungles south of the Congo River, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its population is currently composed of 10 to 50 thousand individuals. The economic problems of the area inhabited by the Bonobo contributed to the fact that it has become a goal of the poachers. Although the exact population of this species is unknown, it can be said with certainty that has decreased significantly in the last 30 years. Scientists agree that due to the low reproduction rates and the threat of poaching, their population will continue to decrease in the next 50 years.
- American skateboard tour
It was believed that this huron -like animal was extinct a long time ago, however the actions of many organizations caused the Turón to have a second chance. Until now the population has increased to about 370 individuals. Despite the many years of work and the efforts of several organizations to restore the species, it is again threatened, mainly for the loss of natural habitats and numerous diseases.
- Green Turtle (Chelonia Mydas)
The green turtle does not owe its name to the color of its shell, but to its green fat tissue. This sea turtle is mainly found in tropical and subtropical waters. The survival of its species is in danger, among other things, due to the disappearance of places to nest on the beach, the hunt for adult specimens and for being trapped in fishing nets. Drift plastic bags are also a great threat to turtles.
- Common Chimpanzee (Troglodytes bread)
Chimpanzees are extremely social animals, they always go in groups and take care of theirs. Some specimens can live more than 50 years. They spend most of the time in the treetops in the African jungles. As a result of human activity, the population of the species is today among 172.000 and 299.000 members, have already disappeared from four countries. The greatest of them are usually victims of poachers who operate in the Congo basin, the youngest chimpanzees are often taken from their families and sold at local fairs as pets
- Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendendulus)
The galapagos penguin or equatorial penguin, is the only species of penguin that is located north of Ecuador in the Galapagos Islands. The Pingüino population of the Galapagos is currently less than 2000 individuals. Equatorial penguins are threatened, among other things, by the deterioration of air quality and climate change, as well as the presence of other animals that not only hunt the young but also transmit dangerous diseases to penguins. It is estimated that during the recent El Niño phenomenon, more than 77% of the species disappeared.
- Sumatra rhino (Dicerorhinus Sumatrensis)
Sumatra’s rhino is one of the smallest species in rhinoos and the only species of Asian rhino with two horns. There are currently only 80 Sumatra rhinos in the world and there is no indications that its population is stable. In the last 15 years, only two females have been captured and used for reproduction purposes. The rhinos live in the jungles of Borneo and the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. The greatest threat to Sumatra rhinoos are the poachers, who take advantage of their horns, since they are considered a symbol of prestige and social status in some Asian countries. The natural rhinoceros habitat is also being destroyed, among other things, by road constructions and agricultural expansion.
- Tiger of Sumatra (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae)
It can only be found on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. In 1978, experts estimated that the population of the Tigre de Sumatra was a thousand copies and in 2019 this number was reduced to less than 400. One of the problems that hinders the survival of the smallest of all tigers species is deforestation and the increase in the number of poachers operating in the area. Indonesian authorities have prohibited the hunting of these animals for many years under prison threat, but the demand for products made with the animal’s skin does not decrease unfortunately.
- Eastern plain gorilla (Gorilla Beringei Graueri)
Scientists estimate that the population of oriental plain gorillas has decreased by more than 50% since the beginning of the 1990s. Today there are about 8.000 individuals in the Congo basin. In the last 50 years, the surface inhabited by the Eastern Plain Gorilla has decreased from 12.800 square kilometers just over 7.000 square kilometers. A big problem for the oriental plain gorilla are the illegal mines that attract poacher hunters to the areas inhabited by the gorillas. Some organizations are trying to create new protected areas where oriental plain gorillas have more chances of surviving.
- Black rhino (Diceros Bicornis)
The black rhino, which lives in Namibia and on the east coast of Africa, is another species of our list than it is more likely to disappear in the wild state. It is estimated that its population is between 5.000 to 5.400 copies. The greatest decrease in its population was recorded during the twentieth century due to the increase in poaching, at that time around 98% of the population of black rhinos disappeared.
- Orangutan de Borneo (Pygmaeus Padgo)
The population, which is now just over 104.000 individuals, has decreased by more than 50% in the last 60 years. The situation of the orangutan is particularly critical, since in the last 20 years the surface of land that inhabits has been reduced to more than half. This kind of orangutan plays a very important role, since it disperses the seeds of the trees from which it feeds, which contributes to improving the conditions of the forests in which it lives. It is estimated that the diet of the Orangutan de Borneo consists of more than 500 species of plants. The reason for such a huge decrease in the population of Orangutans is, unfortunately, man. The most tragic moment in the entire history of this species is considered to be Kalimantan’s fires of 1997. More than 8 thousand orangutans died in the Indonesian part of Borneo Island.
- Whale Shark (Rhincodon Typus)
The whale shark is not only the largest of sharks, but also the largest fish that lives the oceans today. It feeds mainly from plankton and travels long distances to find enough food. Members of this species can be found in all the tropical waters of the world.
The whale shark hunting is prohibited in many countries, but there are places in the world where its population is decreasing rapidly. The greatest threat to the whale shark is illegal fishing, due to the high demand for its flesh.
- Western plain gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla)
Western plain gorillas are the most numerous group of gorillas in the world. Its populations live, among other places, in Cameroon, South Africa, Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Because the western plain gorillas inhabit the densest and remote areas of the tropical jungle, their population cannot be estimated exactly, however it is estimated that poachers and numerous diseases have caused the disappearance of more than 60% ofWestern plain gorillas in the last 20-25 years. The scientists point out that, even if all threats could be eliminated, more than 70 years would be needed for the population to return to the figure of 20 years ago. The researchers agree that the cause of the death of a large number of gorillas is the Ebola virus, which killed 1/3 of the wild gorillas.
- Sumatra Orangutan (I put Abelii)
Scientists estimate that most of the approximately 14.000 orangutans currently live in the canopy of the jungles of Borneo and Sumatra in Indonesia. If this species is extinguished, we will lose a dozen tree species, especially those with large seeds. The efforts to save the species focus on stopping deforestation, which is being carried out mainly to obtain new lands for palm oil cultivation. Another challenge is to stop the pyologists, which are a threat to all the species that live in the jungles of both islands.
- Carey turtle (eretmochelys imbricata)
Turtles are part of the small group of animals that have inhabited our planet for more than 100 million years. The existence of the Carey turtle (currently in critical condition), is vital for the preservation of coral reefs, as well as for the local tourism industry. The Carey turtle inhabits the waters of the tropical oceans and the greatest threat to this species is the enormous demand of its shells, the lack of space to nest and the pollution of the oceans.
- Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
Unfortunately, the powerful polar bear is another endangered species, it is currently estimated that the total number of polar bears is around 5.000 copies. Due to the lack of sufficient information about many polar bear subpopulations, it is extremely difficult to establish the exact number of polar bears. The greatest threat to polar bears is the loss of sea ice due to climate change. When there is ice scarcity, bears (usually) do not remain inactive on the shore, but look for food on land. They are mainly interested in the eggs of birds and leftovers left by humans. Unfortunately, the terrestrial diet is not enough for the survival of polar bears.
- Java rhino (Rhinoceros Sondaicus)
Java’s rhino is the most threatened family of rhinos. It has a population of 58 to 68 individuals and everyone lives in a national park on the Indonesian island of Java. Uyang Kulon National Park is the only hope to save the Java rhinoceros. At the beginning of the 20th century, they were in the northeast of India, on the island of Sumatra and in Southeast Asia, among other places. Scientists agree that if we lose the population of the Uyang Kulon National Park, Java’s rhino will be on the list of extinct animals.
conclusion
People not only hunt animals, but destroy their habitats when cutting down and contaminating forests. In addition, the increase in CO2 in the atmosphere leads to climate change that alters the balance of the environment, this could cause whole populations of animal species to end on the edge of extinction. We can do our part to save some species from extinction, starting with not contaminating the environment, with simple actions that we can carry out from our homes and workplaces.
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