Endangered Animals of the World

The Amur Leopards
The Amur Leopards only live in remote and snowy northern forest of eastern Russian` s pirmorye. There are only 14-20 adults and 5-6 cubs. Threats facing the species include habitat loss due to logging, road building and encroaching civilization, poaching (illegal hunting) and global climate change.

 THE NORTHERN SPORTIVE LEMUR

This is the Northern Sportive lemur there are less than 20 in the world. They are endangered because of illegal hunting. They live in Madagascar. They weigh less than two pounds. They need your help you can help by protesting against deforestation. 


The Hawaiian  Monk Seal

There are less than 1,000 Hawaiian monk seals left in the world. Scientists are unsure of the causes, but suspect that changes in ocean conditions and competition from commercial fishermen may be reducing the numbers of fish they depend on for food. They also face threats from entanglements in fishing nets and discarded fishing gear and can catch diseases from dogs and other domestic animals.

*All information was taken from http://www.allaboutwildlife.com Posted by: Sugar4