Arabian Oryx (Oryx leucoryx) is an endangered species in the Arabian Peninsula. Humans hunt them for their meat, horns, and hides, bringing their populations to the brink of extinction. Due to their rarity, there is no accurate estimate of their total population size, but it is believed that there are less than 250 Arabian Oryx …
Species & Wildlife
Bengal Slow Loris is a small, nocturnal primate found in the forests of north-eastern India and Nepal. These animals are threatened by habitat destruction and hunting, and their population is estimated to be as low as 2,500-10,000 individuals. The biology of the Bengal Loris is fascinating. They are the only venomous primate in the world, …
The giant armadillo is a large mammal that can be found in South America and is now endangered. They are high up on the food chain, which makes them an excellent source of meat, although not particularly pleasant to eat. Armadillos may dig through up to 6 feet of soil in one go, using their …
Whale Shark Facts Description of the Whale Shark The whale shark is an enormous fish, measuring 5.5 to 10 meters long and weighing an average of 18.7 tons. The largest scientifically measured whale shark was 12.7 meters long and weighed no less than 21.5 tons. The species is likely to be 60 million years old …
African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are a species of penguin found on the African continent. These penguins are listed as endangered, and there are concerns that they may become extinct soon.
Description One of the strangest-looking land animals of our era, the Bactrian camel is a large, ungulate (hoofed mammal) with two large humps on its back, expanded feet for walking on sand, and a long, curved neck. They are very large, standing 1.8 to 2.3 meters tall at the summit of their humps and weighing …
Amur Leopards are a subspecies of leopards that live in the Amur River region of Russia, North Korea, and China. Less than 500 amur leopards remain in the wild!
The crowned eagle is also known as the African crowned eagle or the crowned hawk eagle. It is considered a large bird of prey found in Sub-Saharan Africa and a few other locations in South America. Trapping, shooting, and nest destruction threaten this particular eagle species. In addition, they often face competition for prey from …
Dusky Sharks live in the Indian, Pacific, and South Africa oceans. They are not endangered at this time. There has been some concern about their population size, but they are doing well and not endangered.
The longest poisonous snakes on Earth are King Cobras. They can reach up to 20 feet in length, making them one of the most hazardous creatures on the planet.