When we think of penguins, we often envision cute, friendly, innocent animals who are far removed from us. But the African Penguin has a completely different story to tell. Underneath all the happy photos and tourism commercials lies a penguin species that is quietly edging towards extinction. True animal extinction awareness requires us to go […]
The Golden Lancehead Pit Viper has been dubbed one of the most enigmatic and dangerous reptiles on Earth. This snake can only be found on Ilha da Queimada Grande, a small Island located off the coast of Brazil. Because of the snake’s extreme venom level, isolation, and critically low number of individuals left on Earth, […]
Wildlife Conservation has become even more critical when compared to the Siberian Crane. The Siberian Crane is known for its beauty, strength and for being one of the bird species that migrates the farthest from home each year. Unfortunately, there are only small numbers remaining in the world, and with each passing year, it becomes […]
The urgent need to take action to save marine life is made clear through the plight of the whale shark, the largest of all fish. Whale sharks, also known as gentle giants, are one of the slowest swimming filter feeders, moving slowly through the warm ocean waters feeding on plankton; yet, despite their large size […]
The Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys are some of the rarest monkeys in all of Asia, and the story of this species illustrates just how important it is to do everything possible to save endangered animals to prevent extinction before time. Currently, only about 200 individuals exist scattered throughout the remaining forests in northern Vietnam. The protection […]
There is a moment in the jungle—so silent, so unnerving—that even the air seems to stop breathing. It’s the kind of silence that doesn’t just fall…It warns and today, that silence is spreading faster than wildfires. Every forest, every grassland, every mountain range has a similar story playing out: the world’s most iconic predators—the seven […]
Endangered species worldwide are going extinct faster than many people realize. The Gharial is one of the best examples of how quickly things can go south. This long-snouted reptile, sometimes referred to as India’s river monster, has existed for millions of years. Now, it teeters on the edge of extinction. A few endangered species are […]
The faster decline of the world’s endangered species is something any observer can write about, but not many share the Hirola Antelope’s story. Known as the “ghost of the grasslands,” this elegant species once traversed the grasslands of Kenya and Somalia with ease. They are now down to only a few hundred. The Hirola’s extinction […]
When we think of efforts to help save wildlife, majestic animals like tigers, elephants, or dolphins often come to mind. Yet, one of the most vital creatures for our ecosystem often goes unnoticed — bats. These nocturnal mammals play a silent but powerful role in maintaining ecological balance. Unfortunately, fear, myths, and habitat loss have […]
The Siberian tiger (or Amur tiger) is the most well-known big cat on our planet. This majestic big cat, larger and stronger than its fellow tiger species, has long been an icon of wilderness and power. However, the Siberian tiger is also an alarming symbol of the fragile state of many endangered species. Once the […]