Amazon Parrots
@'Amazona' is a genus of parrots native to the Americas (Central & South America, Mexico, Caribbean).
@ They are medium‑to‑large parrots (≈ 23‑45 cm in length),
mostly green plumage with colorful accents on crown, face, wings, etc.
@ Sexes often look similar. Known for being very vocal, intelligent, social, good at mimicry.
Many species are popular as pets.
Mangrove Finch
@ The Mangrove Finch is one of Darwin’s Finches, a group of birds unique to the Galápagos Islands.
@ It is critically endangered. Only about 100 individuals remain in the wild, and fewer than 20 breeding pairs.
@ Its habitat is extremely limited: it lives in mangrove forests on Isabela Island, particularly in two small patches (Playa Tortuga Negra and Caleta Black). Total habitat is only about ~30 hectares.
Blue-throated Macaw
@ A critically endangered parrot species, native only to northern Bolivia—specifically in the Llanos de Mojos area of the Beni department.
@ Large, striking bird: turquoise‑blue throat, blue and yellow body, with distinctive feather patterns around the face.
@ Lives in wet lowland savannas, palm groves (“motacú” palms are very important), gallery forests, etc. Nesting occurs in cavities of large old palms.
@ They breed perhaps once per year, laying 2‑3 eggs. Fledging takes several months. Juveniles may stay with parents for a long time (up to ~1 year) before becoming independent. Sexual maturity is reached around 4‑5 years.
New Zealand Storm Petrel
@ The New Zealand Storm Petrel (Fregetta maoriana) is a small, enigmatic seabird with a remarkable history. @ Rediscovery: It was thought to be extinct for over a century, known only from three museum specimens collected in the 19th century. It was dramatically rediscovered in 2003 near the Hauraki Gulf. @ It is currently listed as Critically Endangered (IUCN) and Vulnerable (NZTCS) due to its extremely small population and limited breeding range. @ The only known breeding site is Hauturu / Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. They nest in burrows or rock crevices in the forest, often hidden under vegetation.
Ayeyarwady Dolphin
@ Scientific name: Orcaella brevirostris. Also called the Irrawaddy dolphin.
@ It lives in freshwater, brackish, and coastal environments. In Myanmar, the population is in the Ayeyarwady River.
@ The dolphin is endangered. It has low reproduction rates (one calf at a time; long gestation ~14 months;
young are dependent for long) so population recovery is slow.
Blue Whale
@ The blue whale (*Balaenoptera musculus*) is the largest animal to ever exist on Earth, reaching lengths of up to 100 feet (30 meters) and weights of up to 200 tons.
@ Despite their immense size and strength, blue whales are considered endangered** due to past and ongoing threats to their survival.
@ These majestic marine mammals play a critical role in ocean ecosystems, and protecting them is essential for preserving the health of the world’s oceans.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
@ Leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea) are the largest of all sea turtle species and are critically endangered.
@ These remarkable creatures are known for their unique, leathery shells (instead of the hard, bony shells of most other turtles) and their long-distance migration across oceans.
@ They play an important role in marine ecosystems, particularly in regulating jellyfish populations.
Great White Shark
@ The great white shark (Carcharodon \ carcharias) is currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, meaning it faces a high risk of global extinction in the wild. @ They are slow to mature and reproduce, which makes them highly susceptible to human impacts and slow to recover from population decline. @ Implementing and enforcing bans on the commercial and recreational fishing of great white sharks.
Giant Panda
@ The Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is one of the world’s most recognizable conservation symbols.
@ Thanks to decades of intensive, well-funded efforts by the Chinese government and international partners, the giant panda is considered a global conservation success story.
@ Its conservation status was officially downgraded in 2016 from Endangered to Vulnerable by the IUCN, though it is still considered a threatened species.
@ The current wild population is estimated at just over 1,800 individuals.
Polar Bear
@ Polar bears are the largest bear in the world and are the Arctic’s top predator.
@ They can run at 40 kmph. They have 42 razor-sharp teeth and 30 cm wide paws. There are four inches of fat under the polar bear’s fur to keep it warm.
@ Ursus maritimus means ‘sea bear’ – appropriate for a bear that can swim at 6 mph in the freezing Arctic seas.
Bangel Tiger
@ The Bengal tiger is one of the main subspecies of tiger, found in India, Bangladesh (especially the Sundarbans), Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of Myanmar.@ They are also known as the Royal Bengal Tiger.
@ They need large territories, good prey populations (like deer, wild boar), and connected forest or mangrove habitats.
Cheetah
@ The cheetah is a remarkable animal, but it is Africa’s most endangered big cat.
@ Fewer than 7,000 cheetahs remain in the wild, and they are listed as Vulnerable (with some subspecies being Critically Endangered) on the IUCN Red List.