Sometimes called a ‘living fossil,’ the goblin shark is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae. … Goblin sharks typically inhabit depths of greater than 100 meters, though they have been caught at more than 10 times that depth. Where do goblin sharks go extinct? Since the species wasRead More →
I would estimate there are probably around 5000 left in the wild, but there actually could be far fewer. Where Do They Usually Hunt For Food? These otters prefer shallow water and muddy areas, so they mainly hunt in swamps, small creeks, estuaries, beaches, ditches and paddy fields. Are ottersRead More →
There are only around 150 left in the wild. Do black panthers the animal still exist? “Black panthers” aren’t a real species. Panthera is actually the name of a genus based on skull features that is comprised of contemporary species like jaguars, leopards, and even lions and tigers and b–Read More →
Once fairly common in the southeastern United States, this bird is now rare, local, and considered an endangered species. It requires precise conditions within mature pine forest, a habitat that is now scarce. How many pileated woodpeckers are left? The global population of the pileated woodpecker is estimated at aroundRead More →
Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans are found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. With just over 13,000 Sumatran orangutans, and approximately 800 Tapanuli orangutans individuals left in the wild, both species are in critical danger of extinction. Are orangutans endangered yes or no? Are Orangutans endangered? Yes. Both Bornean andRead More →
Forest loss and hunting are the two most prominent threats to the bald uakari. Between 1980 and 1990 it was found that an average of 15.4 million hectares of tropical forests were destroyed each year and the Neotropics are facing forest loss in areas such as the southern and easternRead More →
African bush elephants and Asian elephants are listed as endangered and African forest elephants as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks. How many AfricanRead More →
Since the year 2000, the species has been considered extinct in the wild. In addition to illegal trafficking, the destruction of habitat due to human influences was the main reason for the extinction of the species. Today only around 160 Spix’s Macaws exist in captivity worldwide. How many macaw areRead More →
January 10, 2020 – Based on the best available scientific information, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined the Sierra Nevada distinct population segment (DPS) of the Sierra Nevada red fox is at risk of extinction due to a variety of factors, including the effects of small population sizeRead More →
Goshawks are legally protected and susceptible to disturbance during the breeding season from forestry operations. Where can I buy Northern Goshawk? The Northern Goshawk is the most widely distributed Accipiter in the world. A denizen of mature forested regions, the species inhabits boreal and temperate forests in North America, Europe,Read More →