In these days when humans existed on Earth, we learned that Earth's resources are limited. Many animals are already endangered on this path of containing falsehoods, and some are even thought to have disappeared forever. The good news is that today we have important information to understand and respond to biodiversity loss, for example, to have the most complete list of the status of conservation of species, known as the IUCN Red List. It can indicate the risk of extinction of species categories and tell us which animals and plants are recovering. And today, Andy will introduce you to 10 species of animals that are endangered in the world.
<h1 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" >1, southern proboscis</h1> bat
Southern long-nosed bats are one of the main pollinators of several types of tequila, which is why people get tequilas such as mezcal. It also performs biological functions that are essential to the health of the ecosystems in which it lives. Despite its importance, this incredible animal was listed as endangered until 2013, when it disappeared from the endangered species list.
Through the joint efforts of scientists, communities and government agencies, conservation efforts have yielded positive results. Sustainable practices include having the blue agave blossom in the fields. Rodrigo Medellín, known as "Mexican Batman," was involved in the program from the start. In addition, this animal is essential to save the genetic diversity of the recently affected agave.
<h1 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" >2, Przewalski's wild horse</h1>
Incredibly, all of the Przewalski's wild horses that are extant today are descendants of a small number of horses captured and raised in zoos in the early 20th century. The species was declared extinct from its wild habitat in 1969. But fortunately, by 1992, 16 horses had been reintroduced into Mongolia's natural environment, and the area was later designated as Mongolia's Hastai National Park, where they continued to run freely. As of 2011, the number of Przewalski's wild horses has reached 1400, of which 250 live in the wild. Since then, the number of horses has continued to grow.
<h1 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" >3, humpback whales</h1>
The humpback whale is a marine animal that wanders around the world and migrates longer than any other mammal on Earth. In 1988, this wonderful animal faced the consequences of overfishing, which made it an endangered species.
Today, most of the population has recovered thanks to efforts by international organizations to protect the species. The ban on commercial whaling, which has been in place by the International Whaling Commission since 1982, still appears to have been decisive for the return of humpback whales.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" >4, bald eagle</h1>
In the 1970s, pesticide residues in the fish on which bald eagles depended, as well as indiscriminate hunting, led to a significant reduction in the bird's population and even classified as an endangered species. You know, in the United States, this animal is a symbol of the country.
Following the implementation of a rehabilitation plan, the objectives of increasing the species and expanding the number of occupied territories were achieved. In 1996, it was considered the least concerned species, and in 2007, it was eventually removed from the endangered species list, but still retained legal protection for the species and its nest.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" >5, giant pandas</h1>
The panda is a super cute but lonely animal, no doubt it is extremely precious, and it is popular with people all over the world. It was classified as a rare species in the 1980s and after years of conservation, the number of individuals in the wild habitat has increased today.
In 2016, after the panda population grew by nearly 17%, pandas changed from "endangered" to "vulnerable". The protection of these large mammals is also good news for various forests, including golden snub-nosed monkeys, antelopes and ibises, because in order to ensure the protection of giant pandas, they must be protected. These areas, both in size and quality, include many unique species.
<h1 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" >6, Arabian Oryx</h1>
Arabian oryx is a beautiful antelope that lives exclusively in the desert and has always been on the brink of the disappearance of the Arabian Peninsula and the Sinai Desert.
The good news is that since 2011, the population is thought to have stabilized and is currently classified as a vulnerable species. According to the IUCN Red List of Species, the species was at risk of extinction between 1986 and 2008.
Since 2007, projects to reproduce and reintroduce species from captive environments have been successful, with the goal of restoring the historical range of Arabian Oryx and establishing a self-sufficient population in its natural habitat. According to recent reports, there are about 1220 wild Arabian Oryx in the Arabian Peninsula.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" >7, Guam buzzard</h1>
The Guam Buzzard is a non-flying bird endemic to Guam in the western Pacific Ocean. So far, it is the second bird in history thought to have gone extinct in the wild. After World War II, the number of Guam buzzards decreased due to the accidental introduction of a tree snake. By 1987, the tree snake had wiped the bird out of its natural habitat.
After a 35-year study between the zoo and a group of people engaged in captive breeding, they worked to restore the Guam buzzard. But still, no one has seen this bird for a long time, and they are probably extinct.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" >8, eyelash angle keeper</h1>
The Eyelash Shougong is one of two species of the so-called Lazarus taxonomy of the French Islands of New Caledonia off the coast of Australia. Little is known about the reptile in its natural habitat, and it has been classified as a vulnerable species since its reappearance, but it is still often kept at home as a pet.
It is currently protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" >9, West Indian manatee</h1>
Another marine animal that is recovering is the West Indian manatee, which has gone from being an endangered to a vulnerable species. The news, released by the U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service in 2017, is known as the West Indies in a wide area that includes the southeastern United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America, northern South America, and the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles.
While it remains threatened, this important achievement means that marine mammals are increasing in numbers and their habitats are improving. Therefore, efforts and cooperation to protect the species are playing a role.
<h1 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" >10, mountain gorillas</h1>
Mountain gorillas are a subspecies of gorillas that live in an area of Central Africa, the so-called Virunga Mountains, consisting of 3 countries and 4 national parks.
Despite the threat, the ape population is also increasing. An estimated 680 were in 2008 and increased to more than 1,000 by 2018, the highest number ever recorded for the subspecies. As a result, the animal went from critically endangered to endangered.