More wildlife species facing extinction!

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‘Black Rhinoceros - The black rhinoceros is a rare species located in Africa and is also another animal facing extinction and listed as critically endangered. With around 5,600 black rhinoceros left on earth, poaching remains their biggest threat. The horns of one of the oldest groups of mammals on earth are a top demand for cold remedies in Vietnam and China. Another reason for the decline in this species includes the loss of their habitat due to human activities including agriculture, settlement and infrastructure development.  

Sea Turtle - Sea turtles have been around for over 100 million years and play an important part in balancing the ocean’s ecosystems. In recent years, these amazing sea creatures, who are also extremely dependent on land for nesting, have seen an incremental loss and damages to their habitat due to vehicle traffic on beaches, coastal development and other human activities disturbing their way of life. Along with an increase in pollution in water ways, the effects of climate change, overharvesting and illegal trading have all contributed to putting sea turtles on the world’s most endangered species list.

 

Orangutan - In the Malay language, the name orangutan means “man of the forest.” Unfortunately, this incredible species known for their red fur and long powerful arms and hands are officially declared as critically endangered. The homes of these great apes are slowly disappearing due to human activity and the search for oil palm plantations. More than 50% of the orangutan population can be found living outside of its dedicated protected area of the forest as illegal logging inside protected areas has increased. ’ (Source)   

Let’s continue - And there is more facing extinction!

Start at the beginning - What is an ecosystem?