Your grandchildren may never see these 15 animals: and you have a finger in them!
April 12, 2023
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animal of the last century of most extinctions As humans, we are responsible. We are destroying their habitats, polluting their ecosystems, enforcing our high demands on the livestock
animal of the last century of most extinctions As humans, we are responsible. We are destroying their habitats, polluting their ecosystems, enforcing our high demands on the livestock industry and being hunted.
The sad truth is that our way of life and if we don’t change our consumption habits Many more animals will suffer the same fate in the coming years.
The fate of endangered animals depends on us.
The animals below are quite endangered, but nothing is impossible. Many people have them to protect work, but their work alone is not enough.
If we want to do something individually, we should not first support hunting activities, made from the bodies of animals We must avoid buying products (leather, fur, ivory, etc.) and reduce or completely abandon our excessive demands on the livestock industry.
The main factors causing the extinction of animals are listed as follows:
The impact of livestock farming on the climate crisis (For detailed information on the subject, watch the documentary “Cowspiracy” on Netflix.)
Ocean and sea pollution from fishing and plastic waste
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habitat destruction
Air pollution
ground pollution
Now that our grandchildren probably won’t see it, what was in danger Let’s move on to the list of animals:
1. Elephants
There are approximately 415,000 African elephants left in the wild, and their numbers are dwindling rapidly. The biggest threat to elephants is hunting. illegal ivory tradehaving a devastating effect on elephant populations across Africa.
Elephants are losing their habitats as their habitats are taken over by ranches and cities are created. That being the case, in the same places as people they are killed because they cannot live and shelter with them.
2. Pandas
Panda is one of the most beloved animals on earth. As much as we love them, we unconsciously bring them to an end. Only about 1,800 in the wild big panda left.
in the wild or in captivity Raising pandas is quite difficult. Female giant pandas only lay eggs once a year, and if a male doesn’t fertilize the egg within 40 hours, the chance is gone until the next year.
3. Pangolins
Pangolins, also known as scaly mammals, are one of the most illegally trafficked animals in the world. Generally in traditional Chinese medicine They are hunted for their meat and scales. They are also threatened by habitat loss and deforestation.
4. Sea turtles
To the extinction of sea turtles; fishing, illegal trade in shellsIt is caused by a range of human activities, including interrupted turtle farming caused by pollution and coastal development.
The damage to the ecosystem from fishing is much greater than we expected. Millions of marine animals every year, caught in fishing nets It is losing its life and its biodiversity is decreasing day by day.
The positive impact of vegetarian and vegan nutrition, which is increasing day by day, on the climate crisis and the environment has been scientifically proven. From a carnivorous diet If we can’t give up completely Even by reducing it, we can take a step for our world.
5. Rhinoceroses
The biggest threat to the mass extinction of rhinos is poaching. In addition to being killed for their horns used in traditional Chinese medicine, rhino horn is used in some parts of the world more valuable than gold. As a result of this illegal trade, only about 5,500 black rhinos remain in the wild.
6. Bees
Bees are one of the most important animals on earth, but unfortunately they are also endangered. Especially in recent years, all over the world in bee populations There was a significant drop.
There are many reasons for this, but the main one is used in beekeeping. pesticides and other chemicals. These substances can kill bees or make it more difficult to find food.
7. Polar bears
There are about 22,000 polar bears left in the wild, and their numbers are dwindling. As global temperatures rise, the ice needed for polar bears’ survival is melting. Similar they lose their habitat and they have trouble finding food.
8. Tigers
Due to a range of threats including habitat loss, hunting and conflict with humans; in the wild there are almost 4,500 tigers left. The good news is that conservation efforts are starting to pay off and tiger populations are slowly increasing.
With this, unless climate change and habitat loss are stopped (or at least not delayed significantly), this good news for tigers won’t last long.
9. Dolphins
Dolphins on the planet one of the most beloved animals is a. Unfortunately, it is common for them to be kept in captivity in marine parks and zoos, which is quite unethical.
Fishing is the biggest cause of extinction. International Whaling Commission, at bestestimates that at least 300,000 marine mammals are killed each year by becoming entangled in fishing nets. You can watch the documentary “Seaspiracy” on Netflix about the damage fishing is doing to the world.
10. Lions
The lion is one of the most iconic animals on earth. For centuries it has been revered as a symbol of power, but only in the wild. about 23,000 lions are left and their numbers are rapidly dwindling.
Once again, one of the biggest threats to lions is habitat loss. People; As lions invaded their ranching habitats and cities, lions lost much of their natural home. And also; they are killed by humans for their fur, flesh, and body parts.
11. Cheetahs
There are only about 8,000 cheetahs left in the wild. The biggest threat to cheetahs is habitat loss. People, as it expands into their territory Cheetahs have lost the places they need to live and hunt.
In addition, hunting and illegal wildlife trade are also threatened. They are often killed for their fur, which is used to make clothes and other items.
12. Monkeys
Monkeys are one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. The biggest threat to orangutans is habitat loss. People; for palm oil As they destroyed forests, orangutans lost much of their natural home.
Many monkeys are also killed by hunting, hunted for food, or caught and hunted, which is often murder under the name of “sport”. Sold to the illegal pet trade.
13. Whales
Whales are one of the largest animals on Earth. They are also very intelligent. Unfortunately, they are also often hunted for their meat and oil. Similar to dolphins; pollution, entanglement in fishing nets and decrease in fish ecosystems are also threatened.
14. Lemurs
Lemurs are one of the most endangered animals on Earth. There are more than 100 species of lemurs and almost all of them are threatened with extinction. The biggest threat to lemurs is habitat loss. In addition, hunting and the illegal pet trade to be threatened.
15. Amur Leopard
Amur leopards only have about 100 left in the wild. one of the rarest big cats is a. They are threatened by habitat loss and hunting shortages.
However, there is hope for these big cats. About 75% of their habitats are in protected areas in Russia and China, and this suitable habitats outside protected areas. they are moving.
Change is in our hands.
We can add many more animals to the list which is limited to 15 items for now. The world we destroy and our planet, unfortunately, every day, including ourselves, unless we try to change our mindset that we only think about our own species. for every living being it will get worse. It is entirely in our hands to change this destructive course.
Ashley Johnson is a science writer for “Div Bracket”. With a background in the natural sciences and a passion for exploring the mysteries of the universe, she provides in-depth coverage of the latest scientific developments.