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Happy World Penguin Day 2024 from Scots in London! Although there are no penguins living in the wild in the UK there are a number of species cared for in zoos and wildlife parks including Edinburgh Zoo, part of The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, which has led the way in penguin breeding in Europe. You can enjoy watching their penguins from the comfort of your own home with Edinburgh Zoo's live penguin web cam https://lnkd.in/eMdhZFRx Edinburgh Zoo was the first zoo in the Northern Hemisphere to breed king penguins, and the first in world to breed macaroni and gentoo penguins. World Penguin Day was first established in the 1970s by the McMurdo Station, an American research facility located on Ross Island. The date was set as 25 April as this is when the Adiele penguins begin their annual migration towards Antarctica. As well as a celebration day, today #Worldpenguinday is used to raise awareness of the threats many penguin species face. Numerous penguin species face endangerment due to threats including climate change, habitat loss from glacier melting, oil spills, and by-catch from commercial fishing. Interesting Penguin Facts: - They possess a gland that filters saltwater, enabling them to drink it. - They eat pebbles and stones. Scientists believe that the stones may help them break and up and digest their food, and may also add extra weight to help them dive deeper underwater. - Penguins cannot breath underwater but can hold their breath for up to 15 minutes before coming up to breathe. - Female penguins can gauge a male’s body fat through their sound, predicting their ability to care for offspring. [Sources - https://lnkd.in/ebyXEpTJ   https://lnkd.in/eF_6cT6g] #worldpenguinday

To most people, endangered animals are mysterious. Tim Flach, a British photographer, went into the habitats of endangered animals in the past two years, overcame a lot of difficulties and took these precious photos with his camera. Through these photos, we can get a closer look at the living environment of these endangered animals on earth, reflect on what mankind has done, and look for countermeasures to change the status quo. The following is an endangered species: the Angolotka tortoise. The Angoroka tortoise (scientific name: Astrochelys yniphora), also known as the Madagascar tortoise, is a species of tortoise endemic to northwestern Madagascar, and is a member of the tortoise family. It is currently classified by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) as a Class I conservation animal. First described in 1885 by French zoologist Léon Vaillant, the species has a ploughshare-like projection of the plastron between the forelegs. Their shells are hard, highly arched and brown, with concentric rings on each plate. Males are larger than females.

With reference to the Hoolock Gibbon, consider the following statements: 1. It is the only ape species in India. 2. It is found in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve and Borajan Bherjan Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary complex. 3. It is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None

With reference to the Hoolock Gibbon, consider the following statements: 1. It is the only ape species in India. 2. It is found in Kaziranga Tiger Reserve and Borajan Bherjan Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary complex. 3. It is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List. How many of the above statements are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None

It's #WorldTreeKangaroo Day! Tree Kangaroos are unique marsupials that use their curved claws and long tails to climb through treetops. Logging and land clearing are major threats to these animals and are destroying their limited habitat. Out of 14 existing species, 7 are classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Did you know that WAZA has a Global Species Management Plan (GSMP) for one of these species called the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo? GSMPs such as the Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo creates partnerships and global networks, to better manage and conserve the species both in human care and in its natural environment. Learn more about the Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo GSMP https://ow.ly/NSof50RJGkI

Q) What is the heaviest animal ever recorded? African Elephant Saltwater Crocodile Blue Whale White Rhinoceros A) Blue Whale. The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) holds the title of the heaviest animal ever recorded, reaching astonishing weights of up to 200 tons (approximately 181 metric tonnes) and lengths of up to 100 feet (30 meters). This colossal marine mammal, found in oceans worldwide, is not only the largest animal alive today but also the largest that has ever existed on Earth. Blue whales possess a long, streamlined body with a flat, U-shaped head and a prominent ridge running from the blowholes to the blowhole. Their immense size is complemented by a heart that can weigh as much as a small car and a tongue that can weigh as much as an elephant. These gentle giants primarily feed on small shrimp-like creatures called krill, consuming up to 4 tons per day during feeding seasons. Despite their size, blue whales are endangered due to historical whaling practices and ongoing threats from ship strikes and climate change. Their immense presence in the ocean ecosystem plays a crucial role in the health of marine environments. Understanding the blue whale not only highlights the extremes of animal life but also emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts to protect such magnificent creatures and their habitats. #DYK #FYI #BlueWhale #FWTB #ToyeenB #TBW xx VISIT: https://lnkd.in/fh4-Rux

Want to help save wildlife? The situation is dire—nearly 4,000 species are on the brink of extinction, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Here’s are a few of the most critically endangered animals: 🦏 Rhinos: Black, Javan, Northern white, and Sumatran rhinos are struggling against poaching and habitat loss. 🐆 Amur leopards: With only around 100 left, these rare leopards are fighting for survival against habitat destruction and poaching. 🦌 Saolas Known as the Asian unicorn, only a few dozen saolas remain, threatened by hunting. 🦍 Gorillas: Both eastern and western gorillas face severe threats from habitat loss, disease, and hunting, with their numbers dwindling. 🐘 African forest elephants: This species is critically endangered, battling poaching, habitat loss, and human conflicts. 🐦 Kākāpōs: With just about 116 of these unique flightless parrots left, they’re fighting against predators and low birth rates. Join IFAW to support efforts in preserving these incredible species before it's too late! #EndangeredAnimals #WildlifeConservation #RoomToRoam

Happy #FieldWorkFriday! Our researchers in Brazil photographed this ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) out for its nightly hunt on one of their camera traps. Like many species of wild cats, the ocelot is nocturnal, hunting its prey (small animals like birds, lizards, and rodents) under cover of darkness. Historically, the ocelot ranged from the present-day United States all the way to Argentina, but human encroachment on its habitat has nearly extirpated the species from the US. It shares much of its range with larger predators, like the mountain lion (Puma concolor) and jaguar (Panthera onca). The ocelot provides a key ecosystem service by controlling the populations of rodents that can spread disease – reducing the threat of zoonotic spillover. But ocelots, like their larger relatives, are threatened by habitat loss and forest fragmentation. EcoHealth Alliance is working to understand the risks of deforestation and how we can use forest restoration as an effective tool to protect ocelots and other species while also reducing disease risk – read more at the link below! https://lnkd.in/ednYhDEF

They’re intelligent. They’re family-oriented. They have great memories. They are capable of feeling a wide range of deep emotions, from intense grief to joy bordering on elation, as well as empathy and stunning self-awareness. They create complex, supportive societies much like our own. Taking into consideration all of that and much, much more, what’s not to love about elephants? Still, countless elephants are brutally killed every year for their ivory by greedy poachers who then leave their carcasses to rot in the sun. Today is Elephant Appreciation Day, the perfect time to find out more about these amazing animals and what we can do to preserve and protect them so they do not go the way of the mammoth. There are about 400,000 African elephants worldwide, and they are listed as being vulnerable by the IUCN Red List of threatened species. They are the world's largest land animals, weighing up to 22,000 pounds. With about 40,000 worldwide, the Asian elephant is listed as endangered. They are currently in 13 countries, and over the past half century their range has shrunk 70%. One out of every three Asian elephants is captive. World Elephant Society —> https://lnkd.in/gkbNVfA