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ANIMALS
IN DANGER
Romy Levasseur 9°A
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IUCN
In the latest edition of the World Red List (2024), of the
166,061 species studied, 46,337 are classified as
threatened.
Among these species, 41% of amphibians, 12% of birds and
26% of mammals are threatened with extinction globally.
This is also the case for 37% of sharks and rays, 44% of
reef-building corals and 38% of trees.
Here there is four of them...
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THE WHITE-
THROATED JAY
The White-throated Jay is native to North America, and is the
only bird species endemic to the US state of Florida.
They live in families consisting of a breeding pair and their
offspring. The size of these families can vary from 2 to 8.
In summer, it feeds mainly on insects and spiders, while in winter
its diet consists mainly of seeds and berries.
They measures 23 to 28 cm long which is an average size for
Corvidae.
It has a strong black bill, a blue head and nape without a crest, a
whitish forehead and supercilium (one striped on the head), a
blue bib, blue wings, grayish underparts, a gray back, a long blue
tail, black legs and feet. The back of the female is generally a
lighter gray than that of the male.
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CAUSE OF THE
ENDANGERED
Florida's White-throated Jays are threatened primarily
due to loss of habitat to development and agriculture.
They also suffer from the use of pesticides.
The total population size of the Florida White-throated
Jay is approximately 6,000 to 9,000 individuals,
currently this species is classified as Vulnerable (VU)
on the IUCN Red List and its current numbers are
declining.
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THE VAQUITA
They only lives in the northern part of the Gulf of California
in Mexico. And are often found alone or in pairs.
They usualy feed on small fish, crustaceans (such as
shrimp), and cephalopods (such as squid and octopuses).
The vaquita is about 5 feet long and is one of the smallest
members of the porpoise family. Females are longer than
males, but males have larger fins.
Vaquitas have small, strong bodies with a rounded head and
no beak. They have black patches around their eyes and
lips, and small spade-shaped teeth.
Vaquitas also have triangle-shaped dorsal fins in the middle
of their backs, which are taller and wider than in other
porpoises. (These fins might allow vaquitas to reduce their
body temperatures in warm water).
Vaquita backs are dark gray, while their bellies are a lighter
gray.
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CAUSE OF THE Vaquitas are the most endangered of the world’s marine mammals.
ENDANGERED
Less than 20 vaquitas remain in the wild, and entanglement in illegal gillnets is
driving the species toward extinction.
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THE ROXELLANE
RHINOPITHECUS
The Roxellane Rhinopithecus, (Rhinopithecus roxellana), also
called golden monkey, is a species that is part of the Primates.
This monkey is a rhinopiteque from the Cercopithecidae family.
It lives in the mountain forests of southwest China, along the
Tibetan plateau. They feeds mainly on lichens, leaves, flowers,
fruits, seeds, buds, bark and grasses, with a significant
proportion of leaves in winter, and fruits in summer.
He is covered in beautiful red fur, with a bluish face and a small
upturned nose.
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CAUSE OF THE
ENDANGERED
The Roxellane horseshoe bat is one of the most threatened species of Asian
Colobinae. It is classified in the IUCN Red List as an endangered species. The
population has declined by more than 50% over the last three generations. Because
they are currently suffering from large-scale hunting for food. The skin of this animal
has commercial value, while parts of its body are used in traditional medicine, they
are also poached for sale to zoos. Finally, these primates are threatened by the loss
of their natural range due to deforestation and habitat degradation.
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CURIOSITY
He is the only monkey capable of walking
upright in the snow.
He is able to shout without moving his face,
which can be beneficial in case of danger.
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THE SAOLA
The saola, or Pseudoryx nghetinhensis, is a rare and
mysterious species of antelope native to the mountains of
Vietnam and Laos. This enigmatic creature, also known as
the "Asian unicorn," is characterized by its long, thin horns.
He is renowned for its solitary behavior, the sacola prefers
to live alone or in small family groups.
The saola is primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, plants,
and fruits.
He is found at high altitudes, between 400 and 1,000 meters
above sea level
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CAUSE OF THE The saola is classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, the species
suffers from the degradation of its habitat due to logging and agriculture.
ENDANGERED
Hunting, which is widespread within its range, is the main threat to the
species.
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WE ARE THE
FUTURE
I hope that tomorrow my children will have the chance to
discover these fascinating animals as an alyve animal and not as
an extinct animal.
As zoos help with preservation, it is time for us to also preserve
our planet and the diversity of its animals.
Without going to the moon, let's make Neil Armstrong's words
«That’s one small step for man, on giant leap for mankind.» our
thoughts to move forward!
