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#Mermay day 21 late: Black-Faced Spoonbill (Endangered)
It is a small wading bird reaching up to 2.493 feet.
They are found on the East Asian coast. Habitat destruction is most likely their greatest threat. Pollution from pesticides is another contributor. #Mermay2018
This highly motivated Owl and its friends are from another engraving in 'Endangered Species, and Other Fables with a Twist' by the noted German-American wood engraver, illustrator, and educator Fritz Eichenberg. Read the fable here: https://t.co/v8a4lI0sYG #MondayMotivation
"You're safe here" A mermaid who gave a Vaquita a safe place to live forever.
I just finished this piece with a Vaquita (Phocoena sinus) on #EndangeredSpeciesDay. According to WWF there are only 30 Vaquitas living in the Gulf of California.
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Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay. Many animals in the Himalayas, like the Bengal #tiger, are at risk due to poaching and #climatechange.
(Detail from Padmasambhava as Dorje Drolo; Eastern Tibet; 19th Century; Rubin Museum Of Art; Gift Of Shelley And Donald Rubin; C2006.66.214)
It's #EndangeredSpeciesDay! Purple pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpureais) is endangered in Georgia & Illinois. It has been considered endangered in Illinois since 1980 due to habitat restrictions and low population. Learn more from Plants of Concern: https://t.co/1nMZMa6eNE
An Amur Leopard for #EndangeredSpeciesDay
Can you suggest a reliable organization where I could donate towards Amur Leopards?
Sad that so many animals are endangered, but glad that this is recognised #EndangeredSpeciesDay #blackrhino
Today is #EndangeredSpeciesDay & #FlatSharkFriday. We took this as a clear sign to dedicate today to sawfish
Sawfish are 1 of the ocean's most critically endangered groups of elasmobranchs.
Learn about Sawfish habitats at: https://t.co/z0Kqy3CpVQ
#Mermay day 16 late: Red Stumpnose (Endangered)
Also known as Miss Lucy. They are endemic to South Africa and are slow growing and long-living.
One major threat to the species is localized overexploitation by recreational and commercial linefishers. #mermay2018
#Mermay day 15 late: Erect-Crested Penguin (Endangered)
They are native to New Zealand. Unlike other crested penguins, they are able to raise and lower their yellow crest feathers. There's a lack of data regarding causes of the population's decline. #Mermay2018
#Mermay day 14 late: Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin (Critically Endangered)
They prefer shallow waters that are close to the shore such as mangrove channels, river deltas, and bay areas.
Human activities threaten the species with fisheries being the greatest threat. #Mermay2018
Hey guys, I’m doing a 100 endangered species challenge on my instagram! 😀 https://t.co/3IIAz400sF
#Mermay day 13 late: Caspian Seal (Endangered)
They are found only in the Caspian Sea. Pups are usually born on the ice and cannot get into the water until they molt.
Recently, the by-catch of seals by illegal Sturgeon fisheries has been a major cause of mortality. #mermay2018
#Mermay day 12: Whale Shark (Endangered)
Whale sharks are the world's largest living fish. Each one has a unique pattern of spots. WWF has identified 458 whale sharks in the Philippines. 🐋🦈
I finished most of this yesterday but it was late. #mermay2018
Sure, your mom is cool, but is she educate-children-about-endangered-species cool? Love ya, Mom. #MothersDay #EndangeredSpecies #florida #indigo #snake #buschgardens
The #BlackRhinoceros is the 12th species to feature in our #EndangeredSpecies #stamp set. Also known as the hook-lipped rhinoceros, the black rhino is one of the world’s oldest groups of mammals
#Mermay day 9 late: Knysna Seahorse
Also known as Cape Seahorse, they are endangered. They inhabit three estuaries in South Africa. #Mermay2018
#Mermay day 8 late: Jerdon's Baril
They are also known as Mirror Fish. They are endangered freshwater fish that are generally found in India. 🇮🇳🐟 #Mermay2018
#Mermay Day 7 Late: Smoothtooth Blacktip Shark
A bite of ramen 🍜 They are endangered and can be up to 3.9 feet long. #Mermay2018