Tag: endangered species
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Wildlife Artist Expresses Her Love for Animals in Her Murals
Ekaterina Sky, a wildlife conservation artist, inspires people to reconnect with nature and animals through her work. Her love for animals led her to become vegan, and she uses art as a creative outlet to promote kindness to all life. On her Facebook page, she says that painting makes her feel alive and gives her…
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Logging Industry May Turn Amazon Rainforests into Savannahs
Researchers warn that the Amazon rainforest may soon turn into a savannah-like ecosystem due to excessive logging and climate change. As much as 40% of the existing rainforest could transform into a savannah, according to a study in the journal Nature Communications. Since rainforests need a certain amount of rainfall and moisture levels to thrive,…
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Science Reveals 15 of the Most Endangered Species on the Planet
The world is a fascinating place full of amazing environments with an abundance of exciting and fantastic plant and animal species. Some animals can thrive with the interference of humans into their habitats for cultivating or hunting purposes. However, we have pushed others toward the brink of extinction instead. If humankind does not take drastic…
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Brave Rescuers Battle Blazes to Save the Koala from Extinction
With the recent outbreak of devastating fires throughout much of Eastern Australia, the koala continues to appear in headlines. As these fires are significantly impacting already declining populations, the threat of extinction is becoming very real. Since 2000, the koala remained marked as “vulnerable” on the endangered species list. Furthermore, recent years brought a rapid…
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Here’s How People Are Saving Endangered Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda
Sharing 98% of our DNA, the Mountain Gorilla is a magnificent being to behold. They have a frame upwards of 6 feet tall, carrying an average of 400 pounds in weight. Additionally, their arms can reach across to 8 feet wide. Amazingly, they are vegetarians. They support their frame on roots, berries, tree bark, and…