Montag, 26. November 2007

MOST ENDANGERED ANIMALS:

AFRICAN TRUSKER ( Loxodonta Africana )
It is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the AFRICAn elephant population over the last three generations based on an index of abundance. Hunting of the african elephant is now banned in several countries, but poaching for ivory still exists.



SILVER SHARK (BALANTIOCHEIOS MELANOPTERUS)

The silver shark is classified as a member of the order Cypriniformes and is a member of the family Cyprinidae. The silver shark is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least e0% of the silver shark population over the last ten years based on direct observation and a decline in area of occupancy.

GIANT PANDA (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Within a few short years, Giant Pandas could be facing extinction. Fewer than 1,000 remain in their native habitat of CHINA. The main reason for their decline is due to loss of natural habitat and poaching.



POLAR BEAR (Ursus maritimus)
Polar Bears are endangered due to the man's excessive hunting for their priceless hide, tendons, meat, fat and flesh. Their numbers dwindled from several hundred thousands to a few hundred in a few years time.



Tiger (PANTHERA TIGRIS)
These magnificent cats are native to tropical zones in SOUTHEAST ASIA and temperate regions like the RUSSIAN FAR EAST. Less than 6,000 tigers remain in the wild. The most urgent threat to the species is poaching for body parts and bones used in traditional Asian medicines.

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ok, as it looks like some of the blogs got the same spam comment ... hmmm

In general, you are making progress ... keep the pace.

Maja