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Cuban Crocodile In Verge Of Extinction; Researchers Battle To Save Rare Species
Researchers in Cuba are battling to save the critically endangered and endemic Cuban crocodile species, which is on the “edge of extinction”. Reportedly, this medium-sized crocodiles can be found palm-speckled Zapata and Isle of Youth. The government of Cuba is tightly controlling the sale of crocodile meat, to protect the species. It is believed that illegal hunting and hybridisation with American crocodiles have resulted in the decline in… read-more
Tags: Crocodile, Swamp Animals, Cuba, Cuban Crocodiles, Endangered Species
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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US Fishermen Capture A Rare Black Melanistic Alligator Gar In Texas
Justin Jordan and Terrell Maguire of United States captured a rare melanistic alligator gar in Texas. The jet-black beast was roughly 5-feet tall and could reach "enormous lengths." Mr. Jordan posted images of the beast to social media, with some calling it a “creature from alien." They are rare and endangered, and their hue is generally dark green or olive. They can only be found in North and Central America.
Tags: USA, Alligator, Endangered Species, Texas, North America
Courtesy: NDTV
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Bees Kill 63 Critically Endangered African Penguins: Cape Town
A Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds reported on September 19, that a swarm of bees killed 63 Critically Endangered African Penguins on a west beach of Cape Town, SA. "After tests, we found bee stings around the penguins' eyes," clinical veterinarian David Roberts said. The ICUN designated species were found dead on September 17 in Simonstown. However, the Cape honey bees are an integral element of the ecosystem.
Tags: penguin, Endangered Species, South Africa, bees, IUCN
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: NPR
Giant Pandas Categorized As Vulnerable, Not Endangered: China
Chinese officials declared that Giant Pandas are no longer classified as endangered as their number reaches 1,800 but are categorized as 'vulnerable' list. Excerpts said the change displays the country's conservation efforts towards keeping their habitats integrated and the animal's improved lifestyle. This news comes years after IUCN changed Pandas from endangered to vulnerable in 2016, which Chinese officials said could mislead in… read-more
Tags: Giant Pandas, China, conservation efforts, Endangered Species, Vulnerable species
Courtesy: BBC News
Photo: Deccan Herald
Karnataka Forest Deptt To Propose Conservation Plan For Kolar Bats
The Karnataka Forest Department and the Bat Conservation India Trust are drawing a conservation plan to save the endangered the 'Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat'. The species, endemic to Karnataka, are found only in the caves of Hanumanahalli in Kolar district. Moreover, the state government has demarcated the 30 acres around the caves as protected area. Reportedly, only 150 bats of the species are left in the caves now.
Tags: Kolar Leaf-Nosed Bat, Karnataka Forest Department, Bat Conservation India Trust, Endangered Species
Courtesy: The Indian Express
