Thegreat white shark is believed to be the largest macropredatory fish, reaching lengths of over 20 feet and weights of 4200 pounds. It is one of the primary predators of marine mammals such as whales and seals, and has no predators of its own save for, on occasion, orcas.
The biggest threat to the black rhinoceros is poaching for its horn. Historically, the horn was used by Middle Eastern nations to make handles and hilts for ornate ceremonial daggers called jambiyas. Demand for these daggers was so great that rhino populations plummeted 96% between 1970 and 1992. Now, most rhinos are poached for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Rhino horn for use in medicine has even been discovered for sale in the United States.
Various techniques for protecting rhinos have been attempted, from armed guards to planting cameras and trackers in their horns (second image).
Black rhinos are solitary animals except for when the females are in heat. A mating pair will stay together for days or weeks, mating several times a day. And they have stamina - a single session of copulation will last over a half-hour.
Fifteen months later, the female gives birth to a single 80 - 110 pound calf. These calves will nurse for up to two years and stay with their mothers for at least another year. Female calves may stay with their mothers even longer, forming small groups of related females.
Because of its tiny eyes, it was commonly believed that the black rhinoceros has very poor vision. In reality, however, its eyesight is relatively good, comparable to that of a rabbit. It also has excellent hearing and a powerful sense of smell.
Theblack rhinoceros is smaller than its close relative, the white rhinoceros. It also has a pointed, prehensile upper lip, meant for browsing on leaves, branches and twigs, in contrast to the white rhino’s square upper lip for grazing on grass. Black rhinos also have smaller heads and shorter necks, while white rhinos have a sloped back.
There were once eight subspecies of black rhinoceros. Three of these subspecies are now extinct, with one, the western black rhinoceros, having gone extinct in 2011. All other subspecies are critically endangered. One in particular, the Chobe black rhinoceroes, may have only one individual remaining.
This species of Hawaiian snail is extinct in the wild, but a captive population exists with the goal to increase the population size and prevent complete extinction. It is from the Waianae Mountains on the island of Oahu.
I’ve decided to tackle the 100 day challenge! My theme is 100 endangered animals. Here are the first pieces in the series. Please feel free to follow along daily over on my instagram!
It’s the largest member of the horse family! Native to the Horn of Africa, this endangered zebra is no longer hunted, but suffers from habitat loss and a significant decline in water sources. Just about 2000 remain in the wild — conservation efforts are focused on habitat restoration.
Happy ‘Year of the Pig’ to you and your entire family from www.MartinHsu.com - 'Pygmy Hogs 姬豬’, original painting on wood by Martin Hsu, 2019. - 2019 celebrates the Lunar calendar’s 12th zodiac - the beloved pig, boar, and hog. Pig 豬 (zhū) also means 'whole’ in Chinese so it’s used in phrases to wish someone safe and well for his/her entire family. - This painting is the first of a new series by Martin Hsu titled 'Garden of Impermanence’ - an imperial Chinese garden reimagined as a place between life and death where the fleeting and disappearing creatures reside. A personal attempt to combine traditional Asian art with conservation efforts for endangered species in our natural world. - Pygmy Hog 姬豬 (Porcula Salvania), the smallest pig in the world, a critically endangered suid now only found in Assam, India. Current world population less than 150 individuals due to human encroachment and habitat loss. - Research images and material by Joel Sartore, PhotographerandDurrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Learn more about their conservation efforts on http://pygmyhog.org - www.MartinHsu.com - #pygmyhog#endangeredspecies#conservation#yearofthepig#lunarnewyear#姬豬
COLONY OF HEALTHYTasmanian devils is about to get a new island refuge as part of an attempt to beat the deadly facial tumour depleting the species.
Fourteen devils will this week be the first to move to Maria Island, off the east coast of Tasmania, in the hope they will be quarantined from the disease.
The aim is to establish a self-sustaining population of healthy devils on the island, listed as a national park, where the species is not found naturally.
The move is part of the joint state and federal Save the Tasmanian Devil Program funded with $10 million over five years by Canberra.
“We are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to protecting the Tasmanian devil,” federal Environment Minister Tony Burke said in a statement. “Translocation is one of the methods of last resort and it has to be done carefully with good scientific oversight. It’s part of making sure the Tasmanian devil never goes the way of theTasmanian tiger.”
The area of Shitara town in Aichi Pref is pretty large. But civilized area is limited. Only five or ten minutes drive leads us out the artificial space. Now we arrive at the border where we can find fusion of nature and old human culture.
This 7x7 hole punched calendar is the perfect size for your wall at work or office. Printed on matte, the paper is nice to write on and won’t smudge.
♥Each month features a unique endangered animal. ♥Each page have a short blurb about the animal and maybe some fun facts. ♥Holidays were all researched and personally organized (therefore, please forgive possible mistakes >.< )
Thank you for your support!
Love, Elaine and the animals.
Not much left in stock! Make sure to snag one before this current batch runs out.
All proceeds will go towards organizations helping these animals. Most I have talked about and researched >>HERE<< in these individual posts. And you can see the bigger pictures of them there if you wanted spoilers.
