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Endangered species #SumatranElephant Main reasons for decline ・Deforestation ・Conflicts with humans ・Poaching

The snow leopard inhabits cold, high-altitude mountainous regions. However, rising temperatures caused by climate change are dramatically altering the climate and natural environment of these alpine areas. As temperatures rise, the habitat range of snow leopards has significantly…

As our climate shifts, forests burn. Yet, hope blossoms in our hands: grow greens, and make environmentally sound choices. Small acts, vast impact.

The very lifeblood of Cape penguins, sardines, dwindle from the ocean's grasp. To nurture the sea's bounty, choose seafood bearing the #MSC mark, supporting fishing that sows seeds for tomorrow.

The illegal pet trade is relentlessly killing #orangutan mothers and stealing their babies. This brutal crime has to end now.

In a rocky hollow, a parent guards its chick — a fleeting moment in time, as wild Cape penguins edge closer to extinction.

The Endangered Cape Penguin, an iconic South African resident.

Beyond the leaves of a disappearing forest, he senses. The words of the trees, the rustling of smoke, the smell of the wind that has lost the names of its friends. Silence is not resignation. It is a silent resistance that contains a scream.

When the forest burns, its spirit glows through those who cannot speak. The orangutan is watching — and waiting for us to act.　 #EndangeredSpecies

The vaquita is one of the most critically endangered mammals. They are dying from drowning in illegal gillnets targeting the high-priced totoaba fish. Their population, which was approximately 600 at the end of the 20th century, had declined to about 60 by 2016. Currently, there…

Totoaba swim bladders are highly valued in China for their supposed medicinal properties, despite lacking scientific evidence, and are traded at exorbitant prices. This demand has led to a rise in illegal fishing and smuggling involving criminal organizations, resulting in the…

Endangered Species: #Vaquita Main Causes of Decline: - Bycatch The Vaquita is the world's smallest porpoise, found only in the Gulf of California, Mexico. Their population has been devastated as bycatch in illegal Totoaba fishing, leaving only about 10 individuals…

Endangered Species: #Totoaba Main Causes of Decline - poaching The totoaba is a large fish endemic to the Gulf of California in Mexico. Its swim bladder is highly prized as a luxury ingredient in Chinese cuisine, driving rampant poaching. Furthermore, the gillnets used for…

In the coming decades, about 40% of the world's insect species could go extinct due to habitat loss from agriculture and pesticide pollution. Without insects, plants can't pollinate, and food sources for many species will dwindle. To prevent cascading extinctions and Sustain…

Around Mauritius Island, where the Mauritius Fruit Bat inhabits, climate change has led to larger and more frequent cyclonesInvasive. These powerful cyclones destroy their habitat and food resources. Additionally, competition with the invasive Long-tailed Macaque further…

The Mauritius Fruit Bat primarily feeds on fruits and flower nectar, contributing to the pollination of fruit trees and the dispersal of seeds. Additionally, their moderate foraging behavior has helped maintain the sustainability of fruit production. However, the Mauritian…

On the island of Mauritius, home to the Mauritius Fruit Bat, large-scale deforestation has taken place to make way for sugarcane plantations and resort developments. As a result, over 90% of the island’s natural forests have been lost. The habitats of animals living on Mauritius,…

Endangered Species: Mauritius Fruit Bat Main Causes of Decline - Deforestation - Government-led culling programs The Mauritius Fruit Bat is a rare and endemic species found only on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

Insects are indispensable not only for pollinating plants and enabling fruit production but also for decomposing organic waste, turning them into soil. Moreover, insects serve as a vital food source for many living organisms. If insects were to disappear, it is said that a chain…

Snow leopards are losing their population due to poaching for their body parts. Although their trade is prohibited under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), their fur and bones are sold at high prices on the black market. To protect snow leopards…

In the high mountain regions around Central Asia where snow leopards live, livestock grazing is common. However, in recent years, the expansion of grazing areas has led to the disappearance of wild animals that served as prey for the snow leopards. With no food available, snow…