One of the main reasons that the dhole is endangered is competition with human hunters. Overhunting of the dhole’s natural prey by humans creates a scarcity of food for the dogs. Habitat loss has also played a large part in the species’ endangered status. You can find out more about dh...
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islands in the 19th century. Mongooses were expected to control the rat population. However, the rats are nocturnal, and the mongoose hunts during the day. Rather than hunt the rats, the mongoose takes eggs from nesting birds like the Nene goose. The Nene goose population is now endangered....
Learn more about how endangered killer whales are on the IUCN Red List, get an overview of orcas from NOAA Fisheries, and see how you can help save this beautiful species from extinction at the Center for Whale Research. Discover more about orcas 11 ways orcas show their terrifying intelligenc...
Our guide to the most unique animals around the world will provide fascinating and fun facts on animals from around the world. Here you will read about the most common and the most endangered animals as well as the most impressive wildlife of many different countries. And here you will learn...
Asian elephants and both African elephant species are endangered. Many problems endanger the lives of elephants around the world. Poachers, who kill elephants for valuable parts such as their ivory tusks, are a huge threat to African elephants. Poachers kill about 20,000 African elephants each yea...
This product is a scientific reductive model that is perfect for educational purposes, endangered species awareness, environmental awareness, as well as gaining a deeper knowledge of actual animals. Not only is it the perfect gift for dinosaur lovers, but it also makes a great birthday present and...
– to meet one of nature’s toughest animals in our 10 facts about polar bears… Ten polar bear facts 1) Polar bears are found in the frozen wilds of the Arctic, in Canada, Alaska (US), Greenland, Russia and Norway. 2) These are seriously big bears, gang. Adult polar bears can ...
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