Do you realize that endangered species are going, going and near gone? The selection of species below are ones you might not be familiar with, but they all have the threat of survival in common. Although you might not live near some of these incredible animals, you can still do your part to help preserve them.
Gouldian Finch
This finch is multi-colored (purple, yellow, blue, green, red, black, etc.), and it lives in the tropical savannas of northern Australia. The Gouldian Finch is known to fly in flocks of thousands, but the entire popular is now under 2,500. The radical decline in this species is thought to be a result of transitioning from aboriginal land management to pastoral production.
So what can you do to help save this colorful bird? First, you can support the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, which is a non-governmental organization. Also, you can visit the Mornington Wildlife Sanctuary or a zoo near you that houses these birds. This will enable you to learn more about them.
Red Ruffed Lemur
This lemur is orange and black, and in 1997, there were only 15,000 left in the wild. This creature has a specific habit located in the Masoala National Park in north-eastern Madagascar. Because these lemurs are losing their habitat and hunted for food, their population is declining.
Check out the Lemur Conservation Foundation and find out how you can support their efforts. Also, act locally by spreading awareness about the Red Ruffed Lemur.
Lonesome George
How would you feel if you were the last known survivor of your species? It would be incredibly lonely and that’s probably how George, the last known Pinta Island species of the Galapagos giant tortoise, feels. Scientists found him a close related species to mate with, and the 90-year-old turtle has mated twice now. The last batch of eggs were not fertile, and the incubation period is pending on the second. The Charles Darwin Foundation said, “Lonesome George is a daily
reminder of how much there is to do to make sure other species don’t go
down the same path.”
Help protect the Galapagos ecosystem by supporting the Charles Darwin Foundation.
There are so many endangered species in the world, so it’s best if you can focus your compassion toward one.
