- Extinct Wildlife
Golden Toad Diet: What This Extinct Amphibian Ate and Why It Mattered
A brief orientation to the species The golden toad (Incilius periglenes, formerly Bufo periglenes) was a tiny, visually striking true toad that lived only on a cool, wet ridge above…
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Mountain Gorilla vs Western Lowland Gorilla: Conservation, Threats & How to Save Them
Introduction Gorillas, the largest living primates, are divided into two species: the Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla beringei) and the Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). Among these, the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and the Western…
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The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis)
Introduction The Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), often referred to as the “Asian Unicorn,” is one of the world’s rarest and most enigmatic mammals. Discovered only in 1992 in the Annamite Range of Vietnam and Laos, this…
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Ivory Poaching: History, Causes, Impacts, and Global Solutions
1. Historical Background: The Rise of the Ivory Trade Ancient and Colonial Origins Ivory has been coveted since antiquity—used for religious artifacts, decorative art, tools, piano keys, and billiard balls.…
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The African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis): A Comprehensive Guide to Their Origin, Status, and Conservation
Introduction The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is one of the most enigmatic and endangered megafauna species on Earth. Smaller than their savanna counterparts, these elusive giants play a crucial…
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Orangutans of Sumatra: Deep Dive into the Sumatran and Tapanuli Orangutans
Introduction Orangutans are the only great apes native to Asia, and within Sumatra two critically endangered species exist: the Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) and the recently recognized Tapanuli orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis).…
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Vaquita (Phocoena sinus): The World’s Most Endangered Marine Mammal
Introduction Hidden in the silvery waters of Mexico’s Gulf of California lives the world’s rarest and most endangered marine mammal: the Vaquita (Phocoena sinus). With fewer than 10 individuals believed…
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