Animals In Danger ... Extinct?

ALIEN OR ANIMAL - BY ZANE

Anteater is the name of the group of animal sometimes known as the ant bear. There are three different kinds of anteaters, the giant anteater, the tamandua, and the silky anteater. The giant anteater is the largest of the three. This particular anteater has a very hard time walking, since its claws do not retract. The claws are curved inward to keep them from being dulled, and this causes the anteater to have an awkward walk. For more information on the anteater, click this link.

JEOPORDIZED JAQUARS - SARA B

A species that can relate to threat of extinction and habitat loss is the jaguar. Its Latin American Indian name (Panthera onca) means “wild beast that overcomes its prey in a single bound”. The stealthy spotted cat used to populate North and Central America quite densely.

Due to over hunting in the United States and other areas, jaguars, except for those scarcely scattered through Mexico, have been banished from North America. The largest remaining population lives in the Amazon rainforest in South America. But as the Amazon is destroyed by forestry industries, not to mention human population and development, the already endangered jaguar is likely to become extinct. More

THE TOUCAN - BY KRYSTAL

The first thing that people notice when they look at a Keel-billed Toucan is its enormous banana shaped bill. It consists of many colours and is up to one third of its length. This bill amazingly enough, is very lightweight, due to air pockets. Males are usually slightly larger than the females, but their colours are quite similar. The toucan has many colours besides its bill though, such as its astonishing blue legs. Most of the body is black except for its red under tail and the yellow chest, throat and face. Find out more about this fascinating bird.

THE SQUIRREL MONKEY - BY ADAM

The only way to save the Squirrel Monkeys is through knowledge and understanding their situation. One group trying to save the Squirrel Monkeys is an organisation called Monkey Town, based in South Africa. They educate people on the importance of the rainforest and how individuals can help to protect rainforest areas. Educating the world about rainforest depletion and its consequences is essential today. Read more about the Squirrel Monkey.