any species fitting this description‚ but its use by conservation biologists typically refers to those designated Endangered in the IUCN Red List‚ where it is the second most severe conservation status for wild populations‚ following Critically Endangered. There are currently 3079 animals and 2655 plants classified as Endangered worldwide‚ compared with 1998 levels of 1102 and 1197‚ respectively. The amount‚ population trend‚ and conservation status of each species can be found in the Lists of organisms
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focusing on the Bonobo Monkey and how the destruction of their habit‚ poaching and other issues are affecting their existence. Found mainly near the Congo River in the Dominican Republic their biggest threats are humans. I will examine why these primates are being targeted and what can be done to prevent the extinction of this animal. According to the World Wildlife Fund (2012)‚ there are 5‚689 endangered species and an additional 10‚000 that are on the brink of becoming endangered. These numbers
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Chimpanzees are categorized in the order primates; suborder Catarrhini and family Hominidae.They are the closet living relatives. Today‚ there are two species of chimpanzees: Common Chimpanzee (Pan Troglodytes) and bonobo (Pan Paniscus)‚ both are in the same category as humans‚ monkeys‚ and gorillas. Humans share with them 98% of the genetic code and according to experts “believe our common ancestor existed 5 to 8 million years ago. Then two species broke off into separate lineages‚ one ultimately
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with African countries‚ though found worldwide‚ the bushmeat crisis is a big deal – and a big threat. Many animals fall victim to being hunted solely for the purpose of being used as décor‚ food‚ or apparel. The bushmeat crisis doesn’t only affect primates‚ but in fact a variety of creatures. The worst possible outcome of such behaviour can result in the extinction of a species or very close to extinction. The bushmeat trade happens globally‚ even in places unexpected to harbour these beliefs and practices
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Gibbons One of the most interesting primates living on this earth is the Siamang gibbon. I first found these primates interesting while I was at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago years ago because of their unique sound they make with their giant throats that sounds like a howl but has rhythm like a song. They have distinct features unlike other gibbons and they sure know how to make a scene or at least noticeable to visitors. Although my visit was very vague‚ these primates are still imprinted in my memory
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The Aye-aye is one of the most interesting primates in the world. It is a very unique animal because it has a lot of traits that are specific unto itself. An example of the Aye-aye’s unique traits is that according to National Geographic “Aye-ayes are the only primates thought to use echolocation to find prey.” This is just one of the many unique characteristics that only the Aye-aye possesses. The Aye-aye is threatened by a lot of things that cannot merely decide to stop attacking it. They attack
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REASONING AND INTERPRETATION – Practice questions 1. Understanding the ecological mechanism that causes extinction is fundamental to conservation as not all organisms are threatened by the same factors. A total of 1012 threatened bird species in 95 families were studied to see how they were threatened by different factors: · habitat loss · persecution by humans and introduced predators · other factors (introduced competitors‚ hybridization and disease) and unknown risk factors. Scientists investigated
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ensure exotic animals are being cared for humanely and the public is protected. Common exotic animals that are being purchased for private ownership or entertainment purposes are large game cats‚ bears‚ wolves‚ zebras‚ reptiles‚ birds‚ and nonhuman primates. The genetic anomalies of zedonks‚ crossbreeding zebras with donkeys‚ are even being advertised for sale (Green). All of these exotic animals may seem cute and cuddly in zoos and other exhibits‚ but they are extremely dangerous if not cared for appropriately
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environments‚ in the modern world where rainforests are commonly clear cut to make farm land for cash crops‚ the future of the Titi monkeys and many other species who inhabit these places is unknown. Through the research‚ observation and preservation of primates such as the Titi’s‚ humans can learn a great deal about their own roots and prevent even more of earth’s ecosystems from falling apart. The Titi monkeys‚ of which there are thirty-four subspecies‚
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Also known as Grauer’s Gorilla‚ the Eastern Lowland Gorilla is the largest of the four gorilla subspecies‚ and holds the titles of the world’s largest living primate. It is related to the Mountain Gorilla‚ both of which are subspecies of the Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla berengei). A testament to their high level of intelligence‚ wild Eastern Lowland Gorillas have been observed using simple tools to gather food‚ and have been taught to use sign language to create simple sentences in captivity. Despite
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