Animals that start with X – the list is long. If you doubt this, read on and discover animals you never knew existed. Have you ever wondered which animals have names starting with the letter x? Well, while it might sound unbelievable, there are lots of these animals. There are more than 8 million animal …
The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is native to the arid islands of the same name in Ecuador. It is unique because it has adapted to a dry climate and food sources that change seasonally. The tortoise can grow up to 600 pounds and live more than 150 years.
What do we need to know about endangered vs threatened vs extinct species? Read on to see how our actions affect the environment and its inhabitants.
Sun Bears are medium-sized bears usually found in Indonesia or other countries in mainland Southeast Asia. They are one of the most endangered species worldwide, with only around 2000 remaining in the wild.
Koalas are a species that is decreasing in numbers. Koalas are not natives of Australia; they migrated there from somewhere in Asia over 30,000 years ago and now only exist on the Australian continent. Status: Vulnerable Known as: Koala, Koala Bear, Monkey Bear, Tree-bear (incorrect as koalas are not bears). Estimated numbers left in the …
Leatherback Sea Turtles are the largest of all sea turtles, but they’re critically endangered. Leatherbacks can be found in tropical and temperate waters throughout the world; however, their numbers are currently declining due to human activities like fisheries bycatch and global warming impacts.
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are the fastest land animal on earth. Cheetah is the fastest animal in the world, reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour (120 km/h). These cats live in Africa and Asia. These fast felines are critically endangered because there are not enough of them left to reproduce.
Red wolves are the most endangered species of wolf. These social animals who live in packs were once found throughout most of the eastern United States. They are now limited to northeastern North Carolina, with only about 30 of their species living in the wild today. Red wolf populations declined significantly during the twentieth century …
Planet earth thrives with life. Thousands of creatures, along with a bewildering array of bacteria, algae, and single-celled organisms call our mound of the earth their home. In reality, however, our thriving ecosystem pales in comparison to the diversity of life during ages past. Did you know that around 99.9% of all species have now …
While every organism has its benefits on the ecosystem, others have more effect than others. Today we look at sharks. How do sharks help the ecosystem? What would be the effect of their absence?