The world’s 10 endangered animals
Do you know what it means to be endangered? Increasingly, and although it is an issue that has become popular in recent decades, many people today do not know what it really means, why it happens and what animals are on this red list. It is no longer surprising to hear the news of some new animal species that have entered this category.
- According to official data.
- Around 5.
- 000 species are in this state.
- Figures that have worsened alarmingly over the past 10 years.
- Currently.
- The entire animal kingdom is on alert.
- From mammals to amphibians and invertebrates.
If you are interested in this topic, read on. In Animal Expert we explain more deeply and tell you what are the 10 most threatened animals in the world.
By definition, the concept is very simple, an endangered species is an endangered animal or very few inhabit the planet. The complex here is not the term, but its causes and consequences.
From a scientific point of view, extinction is a natural phenomenon that has occurred since the dawn of time. Despite this, the truth is that some animals adapt better than others to new ecosystems, this constant competition ultimately results in the disappearance of animal and plant species. However, the responsibility and influence of human beings in these processes is increasing. The survival of hundreds of species is threatened by factors such as: drastic alteration of their ecosystem, excessive hunting, illegal trafficking, habitat destruction, global warming and many others. All these elements are produced and controlled by man.
The consequences of an animal’s extinction can be very profound, in many cases irreversible damage to the health of the planet and to the human being himself. In nature, everything is connected and connected, when a species dies, an ecosystem is completely altered. As a result, we could end up losing biodiversity, which is key to the survival of life on Earth.
This super cat is practically extinct and that’s why we started with it the list of endangered animals in the world. There are no more than four species of tigers, only five subspecies remain in Asia. Currently, fewer than 3000 copies remain. The tiger is one of the most endangered animals in the world, it is hunted for its skin, eyes, bones and even its extremely precious organs. On the illegal market, all the skin of this majestic creature can cost up to $50,000. Hunting and homelessness are the main reasons for its disappearance.
Listed as the largest and strongest in the world, the lute turtle (also known as a lute turtle) is capable of swimming virtually anywhere on the planet, from the tropics to the subpolar region. This long journey is made in search of a nest and then to feed its young. From the 1980s to the present, its population has declined from 150,000 to 20,000.
Turtles often confuse the plastic that floats in the ocean with food, causing its death. They also lose their habitat due to the constant development of large hotels on the seafront, where they usually nest. It is one of the most alert species in the world.
In China, this amphibian has become popular as food to the point that there are almost no specimens left. Andrias Davidianus (scientific name) can measure up to 2 meters, making it officially the largest amphibian in the world. It is also threatened by high levels of pollution from forest streams in southwest and southern China, where they still live.
Amphibians are an important link in aquatic environments because they are predators of large numbers of insects.
This majestic animal is on the brink of extinction, being one of the most endangered species in the entire animal kingdom. Due to deforestation and uncontrolled hunting, this species may no longer exist in the next 20 years. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), “although the Sumatra elephant is protected by Indonesian law, 85% of its habitat is outside protected areas.”
Elephants have complex and narrow family systems, very similar to those of humans, are animals with a very high degree of intelligence and sensitivity. Currently, there are fewer than 2,000 Elephants in Sumatra and this number continues to decline.
The marine vaquita is a cetacean that inhabits the Gulf of California, was discovered only in 1958 and since then there are fewer than 100 specimens. It is the most critical species among the 129 species of marine mammals. Due to its imminent extinction, conservation measures have been put in place, but the indiscriminate use of trawling does not allow real progress in these new policies. This endangered animal is very enigmatic and shy, barely surfaced, making it an easy prey for this type of massive practice (giant nets where they get trapped and mixed with other fish).
Saola is a “Bambi” (cattle) with spectacular spots on the face and long horns. Known as the “Asian unicorn” for being very rare and almost never seen, it lives in remote areas between Vietnam and Laos.
This antelope lived in peace and only until it was discovered and now illegally hunted. In addition, it is threatened by the constant loss of its habitat, caused by the large tree sittering. Being very exotic, it has entered the list of the most sought after animals and is therefore one of the most endangered animals in the world. It is estimated that only 500 copies remain.
This species has suffered all the consequences of climate change. It can already be said that the polar bear melts with its surroundings. Its habitat is the Arctic and depends on the maintenance of polar ice caps to feed and live. Since 2008, bears have been the first vertebrate species included in the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
The polar bear is a beautiful and fascinating animal. Among many of its features are their skills as natural hunters and swimmers who can sail nonstop for more than a week. An interesting fact is that they are invisible to infrared cameras, only the nose, eyes and breath are visible to the camera.
The most endangered species of whale in the world. Scientific studies and animal organizations indicate that there are fewer than 250 whales traveling along the Atlantic coast. Although officially a protected species, its limited population remains threatened by commercial fishing. Whales drown after being wrapped in nets and ropes for long periods of time.
These marine giants can reach 5 meters and weigh up to 40 tons. It is known that its real threat began in the nineteenth century with blind hunting, reducing its population by 90%.
The monarch butterfly is another case of beauty and magic that flies through the air. They are special among all butterflies because they are the only ones that perform the famous “monarch migration”. Known worldwide with one of the most extensive migrations in the entire animal kingdom. Each year, four generations of monarch descendants fly more than 3,000 miles together, from Nova Scotia to the forests of Mexico, where they spend the winter. Travel boots!
Over the past twenty years, the population of monarchs has been reduced by 90%. Cotton, which is used as food and as a nest, is being destroyed due to increased agricultural crops and uncontrolled use of chemical pesticides.
Although there are several species of eagle, it is the golden eagle that comes to mind when asked: if it could be a bird, which one would you like it to be? It is very popular, it is already part of our collective imagination.
Her home is almost the entire planet Earth, but it is often seen flying through the air in Japan, Africa, North America and Britain. Unfortunately in Europe, due to the reduction of its population, it is very difficult to observe this animal. The golden eagle has seen its natural habitat destroyed due to constant development and constant deforestation, making them fewer and less and on the list of the 10 most threatened animals in the world.
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