Extinct and Endangered Mammals

Extinction and animals coming under the category of endangered species have become a very common phenomenon in the recent past. This alarming increase in the extinction would have a very severe impact on the overall ecosystem.

There are various causes of animals becoming extinct or coming on the verge of extinction. Some of the common causes of extinction are destruction of habitat, excessive hunting, global warming, fishing and pollution. Other important reasons responsible for animals getting extinct are population explosion and increase in the pollution.

Many websites offer  information about the extinct and endangered animals. They will provide you additional information about the mammal, the dates when it was extinct and also offer you some simple tips which can be used for saving the mammals who are on the verge of extinction.  Here we provide you with a small list of extinct mammals which have been provided here.

• Red –Bellied Gracile Opossum
• Desert Bandicoot
• Cuban Coney
• Darling Downs Hopping Mouse
• Imposter Hutia
• North African Elephant
• Dusky Flying Fox
• Red Gazelle
• Caspian Tiger
• Syrian Wild Ass
• Thylacine
• Lake Mackay Hare-Wallaby

Some valuable tips which can be easily adopted to save the endangered mammals from being extinct are described below:

• The activities such as hunting and illegal selling of products of animals skin should be banned and the prohibition should be strictly enforced.
• Create awareness about the problem of extinction and its effects on all the living things. It will give a brief outline about this serious problem.
• You should take up activities which will help in the conservation of the natural habitat of the animals. This will help them to get sufficient food and proper shelter which will help them to survive.
• There should be strict implementation of the rules and regulations which have been taken up for the protection of the animals.
•  You can also volunteer your services for organizations who are specially working for saving these endangered animals.

The details mentioned above will provide you with information about the extinct animals and endangered animals. For more information you can also check this. It will also provide you some valuable tips for saving the endangered animals from brink of extinction.

Almost Extinct Animals

The process of extinction of animals is occurring at an alarming rate. The main factors responsible for this extinction of animals are destruction of the animal habitat, population explosion and excessive hunting.
Here we are providing you a small list of almost extinct animals. They include Passenger Pigeon, Javan Tiger, Baija River, Dolphin Thylacine, Tecopa Pupfish, Golden Toad, Pyrenean Ibex Caribbean Monk, SealQuagga.
Tips for saving the endangered species of animals from getting totally extinct are mentioned below:


• The first and the most important aspect is to create awareness about the extinction of animals. It will help to stop the primary cause of extinction which is destruction of animal habitat. You should research and collect information about the endangered and extinct species.  You should communicate the information collected and inform the people about the harmful effects of extinction and its impact on the ecosystem.


• You should reduce the use of pesticides and insecticides.


• You should not purchase items made from animal’s skins. Even selling such products illegally should be completely stopped. Opt for recycling the materials which is not degradable.


• You should join any organization or voluntarily participate in their activities for conserving wild life. You can help those preparing handouts or donate for organizing similar activities.


• You should also opt for donating food and clothes to countries that have shortage and opt for hunting animals to satisfy these needs. It will fulfil their needs and also help them to discourage them to hunt animals.


The details mentioned above will inform you about the almost extinct animals. It also provides tips which will help you save the endangered animals from becoming extinct. For more tips and details click here.

Facts about Animals

          Animals have always been an integral part of our lives. We have been sharing the same world with them over the centuries. Facts about animals have always fascinated every one of us. Though we are dependent on animals in one way or another, still some people are poaching them for their greed. Forests are also disappearing at an alarming rate. Many animals are either extinct or on the verge of becoming extinct.


Many animals need to be taken proper care of, if we want them to be alive for the future years. Following facts about animals should be read with proper sense of care and responsibility before it’s too late:


Gorilla – Gorilla of west central African rainforests of Zaire and Rwanda are losing their habitat due to disappearance of forests and also being hunted for meat. The Ebola virus has already done a great damage to the Gorilla population.


Jaguar – Jaguar is the fastest beasts of prey among the cat family. This magnificent animal is also on the endangered list.


Bengal Tiger – In year 2010, the population of Bengal tiger estimates at approximately 1,411 in India, 200 in Bangladesh, 155 in Nepal and 67–81 in Bhutan. In 1900, there were almost 5000 Bengal tigers alive and now we have only 1400 odd tigers. These numbers prove that there is a great need to protect these animals.


Orangutan – Orangutan are the cute creatures with mops of orange hairs upon them. They are also on the endangered list. Loss of habitat and poaching has resulted in the decline of their numbers.


Extinct animals are those animals that used to live in the past but now they don’t exist. Here are some extinct animal facts:


Tyrannosaurus Rex - Tyrannosaurus Rex went extinct about 65 million years ago. It was believed to be one of the largest animals. It was up to 43.3 feet in length, height was 16.6 feet and it weighed approximately 7 tons.


Quagga - Quagga was half-zebra-half-horse animal species, which got extinct in the year 1883. This is was one of the most famous animals of Africa and the last of the Quaggas died at the Artis Magistra Zoo, Amsterdam on 12th August 12, 1883.


Steller's Sea Cow - Steller's Sea Cow went into extinction in 1768. This creature’s habitat was on the Asiatic coast of the Bering Sea. This animal was large weighing up to three tons. It almost resembled a seal and had two forelimbs that were stout, and had a whale-like tail too.


Irish Deer - Irish dear is believed to be the largest deer to have ever existed. It went into extinction approximately 7,700 years ago. It was a native animal of Eurasia which covers Ireland to east of Lake Baikal.

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