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Utila Spiny Tailed Iguana

April 1, 2011 //

Utila Spiny Tailed Iguana is a critically endangered species of spinytail iguana endemic to the island of Utila, one of the Islas de la Bahía off the coast of Honduras. The Utila iguana is the only species of iguana and one of only two species of lizard to exclusively inhabit brackish mangrove swamps, forced there due to competition from larger species. This species currently has an estimated wild population of 10,000 animals in 2-3 subpopulations, but is greatly threatened by loss of habitat, as mangrove forests are being used as garbage dump sites and deforested for the construction of homes, resorts, and marinas. Beach habitat is being lost as natural vegetation is removed in preparation for hotel and road construction. According to a survey conducted by the IUCN, exotic invasive plants cover the ground near the mangroves and make the area inappropriate for nesting sites. The iguana is locally hunted for meat, although efforts to educate locals have helped reduce this somewhat in recent years. And we’re dedicated.

Tags conservation, endangered, environment, habitat, habitat loss, Honduras, hunted, iguana, reptile, Spiny, Tailed, threatened, Utila, Utila Spiny Tailed Iguana

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Blue Throated Macaw

July 30, 2010 //

The Blue-throated Macaw (Ara glaucogularis; previously Ara caninde) is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia known as Los Llanos de Moxos. Recent population and range estimates suggests that about 250–300 individuals remain in the wild. The main causes of their demise is capture for the pet trade and land clearance on cattle ranches. It is currently considered critically endangered and the parrot is protected by trading prohibitions. And we’re dedicated.

Tags birds, Blue throated macaw, conservation, endangered, environment, exotic pets, habitat, habitat loss, macaw, parrot, pets, rare, threatened, vulnerable, wild

Orangutan

July 29, 2010 //

The orangutans are the only exclusively Asian living genus of great ape. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of sophisticated tools, also making sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. They are generally not aggressive and live a mostly solitary life foraging for food. They are the largest living arboreal animals with longer arms than other great apes. Their hair is typically reddish-brown, instead of the brown or black hair typical of other great apes. And we’re dedicated.

Tags conservation, endangered, environment, great ape, habitat, habitat loss, mammal, orangutan, rare, reserve, save the orangutan, threatened, vulnerable

Binturong

July 29, 2010 //

The Binturong (Arctictis binturong), also known as the Asian Bearcat, the Palawan Bearcat, or simply the Bearcat, is a species of the family Viverridae, which includes the civets and genets. It is the only member of its genus. The binturong is neither a bear nor a cat, and the real meaning of the original name has been lost, as the local language that gave it that name is now extinct. Its natural habitat is in trees of forest canopy in rainforest of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. And we’re dedicated.

Tags Asian Bearcat, Bearcat, Biturong, conservation, endangered, environment, habitat, habitat loss, nature, Palawan Bearcat, rare, threatened, vunerable, wild

Blue Iguana

July 28, 2010 //

The Blue Iguana or Grand Cayman Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is a critically endangered species of lizard of the genus Cyclura endemic to the island of Grand Cayman. Previously listed as a subspecies of the Cuban Iguana, it was reclassified as a separate species in 2004 because of genetic differences discovered four years earlier. The Blue Iguana is one of the longest-living species of lizard (possibly up to 69 years). The record is 67 years. And we’re dedicated.

Tags Blue iguana, conservation, endangered, environment, habitat, habitat loss, iguana, rare, reptile, reserve, threatened, vulnerable

Golden Lion Tamarin

July 26, 2010 //

The Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia, Portuguese: Mico-leão Dourado) also known as Golden Marmoset, is a small New World monkey of the family Callitrichidae. Native to the Atlantic coastal forests of Brazil, the Golden Lion Tamarin is an endangered species with an estimated wild population of “more than 1,000 individuals” and a captive population maintained at approximately 490 individuals. In an attempt to curb the Golden Lion Tamarin’s precipitous decline, several conservation programs have been undertaken. The intent is to strengthen the wild population and maintain a secure captive population in zoos worldwide. The survival rate of re-introduced animals has been encouraging, but destruction of unprotected habitat continues. And we’re dedicated.

Tags conservation, endangered, environment, Golden Lion Tamarin, habitat, habitat loss, rare, reserve, tamarin, threatened, vulnerable

Galápagos Sea Lion

July 26, 2010 //

The Galápagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) is a species of sea lion that exclusively breeds on the Galápagos Islands and – in smaller numbers – on Isla de la Plata (to Ecuador). Being fairly social, and one of the most numerous species in the Galápagos archipelago, they are often spotted sun-bathing on sandy shores or rock groups or gliding gracefully through the surf. Their loud “bark”, playful nature, and graceful agility in water make them the “welcoming party” of the islands. And we’re dedicated.

Tags conservation, endangered, environment, Galapagos, Galapogos Sea Lion, habitat, habitat loss, rare, reserve, Sea Lion, threatened, vulnerable

African Elephant

July 26, 2010 //

African elephants are the species of elephants in the genus Loxodonta (Greek for ‘oblique-sided tooth’), one of the two existing genera in Elephantidae. Poaching significantly reduced the population of Loxodonta in certain regions during the 20th century. An example of this poaching pressure is in the eastern region of Chad—elephant herds there were substantial as recently as 1970, with an estimated population of 400,000; however, by 2006 the number had dwindled to about 10,000. The African elephant nominally has governmental protection, but poaching is still a serious issue. And we’re dedicated.

Tags African elephant, conservation, elephant, endangered, environment, habitat, habitat loss, rare, reserve, threatened, vulnerable

Great Capricorn Beetle

July 26, 2010 //

The great capricorn beetle, Cerambyx cerdo, is a species of beetle in family Cerambycidae. It is found in Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Moldova, Republic of, Morocco, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. And we’re dedicated.

Tags Beetle, Capricorn, conservation, endangered, environment, Great, Great Capricorn Beetle, habitat, habitat loss, rare, reserve, threatened, vulnerable

Greater Bamboo Lemur

July 25, 2010 //

The Greater Bamboo Lemur (Prolemur simus) is a large, greyish brown lemur with white ear tufts. It feeds almost exclusively on giant bamboo, preferring the shoots but also eating the pith and leaves. It is not known how their metabolism deals with the cyanide found in the shoots; their typical daily dose would be enough to kill humans. Its only confirmed predator is the Fossa, but raptors are also suspected. Its range is only southeastern Madagascar. We’re dedicated.

Tags Bamboo, conservation, endangered, environment, Greater, Greater Bamboo Lemur, habitat, habitat loss, Lemur, rare, reserve, threatened, vulnerable

Utila Spiny Tailed Iguana

Blue Throated Macaw

Orangutan

Binturong

Blue Iguana

Golden Lion Tamarin

Galápagos Sea Lion

African Elephant

Great Capricorn Beetle

Greater Bamboo Lemur

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