Strange and Exotic Endangered Creatures by Lelsi 2011/03/10 22:34
There are many reason for a species to die out,from taking over its habitat to general evolution.Here are 20 creatures, that are all in danger of losing their existence.
Solenodon
The strange solenodon is a mammal found primarily in Cuba and Hispanola. It was thought to be extinct until scientists found a few still alive in 2003.
Kakapo
This is not only the rarest, but the strangest parrot in the world.. It weighs in as the heaviest parrot in the world at 8 pounds. There are only 62 Kakapos remaining on earth.
Angler fish
The male Angler fish is 1/20th the size of the female angler fish. Anglers are deep-sea fish, but that doesnt mean theyre safe from threat.
The Kiwi
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-4.jpg]
The endangered Kiwi is a flightless bird. The only bird with whiskers is also distinctly dog-like in its ability to sniff out food and threats. Contrary to popular belief, the kiwi does have wings, but they are tiny and difficult to detect under the loose, fluffy, hair-like feathers.
Olm
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-5.jpg]
This unusual amphibian is blind, lives to 100, and goes ten years at a stretch without food. It lives in the subterranean waters of Italy, Croatia and Herzegovenia, Its nickname, in fact, is the human fish.
Bumblebee Bat
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-6.jpg]
One of the smallest bats is the Bumblebee bat, which at its largest measures 1 inch. This tiny bat dwells in Thailand and is considered one of the 12 most endangered species. There are fewer than 200 remaining.
Aye aye
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-7.jpg]
Sharing something in common with bats, Aye Ayes are the only primates of the mammal world to rely on echolocation for hunting.
Hooded Seal
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-8.jpg]
Males of this arctic seal species have both an inflatable skull hood and nasal balloon. Unfortunately hooded seals are now considered by many scientists to be endangered
Echidna
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-9.jpg]
The Echidna is one of two egg-laying mammals in the world (the other is the famous duck-billed platypus). There are actually 4 species of echidna, and along with the platypus, they are the only monotremes
Monito Del Monte
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-10.jpg]
The little mountain monkey of South America is not a monkey, but rather a marsupial, thought to have arrived from Australia long ago. Its tiny only about 5 full grown. They are nocturnal and carnivorous, and famous (well, among scientists) for their unusual tail, which can store enough fat to make this little pipsqueak double in size.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-11.jpg]
The Yellow-Eyed Penguin, native to New Zealand, is the rarest and strangest penguin in the world. It can dive to an astounding depth of 400 feet, likes to feed 20 miles from shore, and prefers to nest in the forest rather than on the beach.
Duck-Billed Platypus
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-12.jpg]
Its venomous, Its got a ducks bill, and otters feet and a mammals body.The platypus, along with the echidna, is a monotreme (egg-laying mammal).Its native to Australia and Tasmania where it was hunted to near-extinction during the 1800s for its fur, but has been protected since the turn of the 20th century.
Dugong
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-13.jpg]
The Dugong is a cousin of the manatee and is closely related to the elephant. The dugong is unique in that it has a split (whale-like) tail and will perch underwater on its tail in order to keep its head above water.. The dugong is hunted for its meat, oil, skin and bones. It is extremely endangered
Blobfish
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-14.jpg]
The Blobfish is a fish that lives in the deep waters off the coasts of the Australian mainland and Tasmania. It is sometimes known as a deep sea fish. Due to the inaccessibility of its habitat, it is rarely seen by humans.
Hornbill
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-15.jpg]
The Hornbill is a found in tropical and sub-tropical Africa and Asia. Hornbills are the only birds in
which the first two neck vertebrae are fused together; this probably provides a more stable platform for carrying the bill.
Glass Frog
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-16.jpg]
The Glass Frog is endangered, as well. Unfortunately, with tropical rain forests in Central and South America threatened, the glass frog may go extinct.
Chinese Giant Salamander
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-17.jpg]
These giant Salamanders live in wet areas, under houses, etc.. However, it is not as endangered as the shockingly strange-looking Chinese cousin. The Chinese giant salamander can grow to be nearly six feet long.
Giant Coconut Crab
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-18.jpg]
Theyre native to Guam and other Pacific islands. Coconut Crabs arent endangered, per se, but due to tropical habitat destruction they are at risk. These crabs can crack a coconut in one swipe; but theyre generally too slow to be very dangerous to humans.
Mexican walking fish
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-19.jpg]
The Mexican walking fish,or axolotl,is one of the most bizarre creatures.And theres a lot more than just its appearance thats strange,not the least of which is its ability to regrow limbs.The Mexican walking fish isnt actually a fish,its a salamander.They are also closely related to frogs and other amphibians. They share many of the same characteristics,including a three-chambered heart.
Weta
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-20.jpg]
The weta is native to New Zealand however its non-native species, pest eradication and general ugliness have all contributed to the sad plight of the weta. There are actually over 70 species of weta, with 16 being endangered or at risk. The giant weta was thought to be extinct, but a new population was recently found.
There are many reason for a species to die out,from taking over its habitat to general evolution.Here are 20 creatures, that are all in danger of losing their existence.
Solenodon
The strange solenodon is a mammal found primarily in Cuba and Hispanola. It was thought to be extinct until scientists found a few still alive in 2003.
Kakapo
This is not only the rarest, but the strangest parrot in the world.. It weighs in as the heaviest parrot in the world at 8 pounds. There are only 62 Kakapos remaining on earth.
Angler fish
The male Angler fish is 1/20th the size of the female angler fish. Anglers are deep-sea fish, but that doesnt mean theyre safe from threat.
The Kiwi
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-4.jpg]
The endangered Kiwi is a flightless bird. The only bird with whiskers is also distinctly dog-like in its ability to sniff out food and threats. Contrary to popular belief, the kiwi does have wings, but they are tiny and difficult to detect under the loose, fluffy, hair-like feathers.
Olm
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-5.jpg]
This unusual amphibian is blind, lives to 100, and goes ten years at a stretch without food. It lives in the subterranean waters of Italy, Croatia and Herzegovenia, Its nickname, in fact, is the human fish.
Bumblebee Bat
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-6.jpg]
One of the smallest bats is the Bumblebee bat, which at its largest measures 1 inch. This tiny bat dwells in Thailand and is considered one of the 12 most endangered species. There are fewer than 200 remaining.
Aye aye
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-7.jpg]
Sharing something in common with bats, Aye Ayes are the only primates of the mammal world to rely on echolocation for hunting.
Hooded Seal
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-8.jpg]
Males of this arctic seal species have both an inflatable skull hood and nasal balloon. Unfortunately hooded seals are now considered by many scientists to be endangered
Echidna
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-9.jpg]
The Echidna is one of two egg-laying mammals in the world (the other is the famous duck-billed platypus). There are actually 4 species of echidna, and along with the platypus, they are the only monotremes
Monito Del Monte
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-10.jpg]
The little mountain monkey of South America is not a monkey, but rather a marsupial, thought to have arrived from Australia long ago. Its tiny only about 5 full grown. They are nocturnal and carnivorous, and famous (well, among scientists) for their unusual tail, which can store enough fat to make this little pipsqueak double in size.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-11.jpg]
The Yellow-Eyed Penguin, native to New Zealand, is the rarest and strangest penguin in the world. It can dive to an astounding depth of 400 feet, likes to feed 20 miles from shore, and prefers to nest in the forest rather than on the beach.
Duck-Billed Platypus
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-12.jpg]
Its venomous, Its got a ducks bill, and otters feet and a mammals body.The platypus, along with the echidna, is a monotreme (egg-laying mammal).Its native to Australia and Tasmania where it was hunted to near-extinction during the 1800s for its fur, but has been protected since the turn of the 20th century.
Dugong
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-13.jpg]
The Dugong is a cousin of the manatee and is closely related to the elephant. The dugong is unique in that it has a split (whale-like) tail and will perch underwater on its tail in order to keep its head above water.. The dugong is hunted for its meat, oil, skin and bones. It is extremely endangered
Blobfish
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-14.jpg]
The Blobfish is a fish that lives in the deep waters off the coasts of the Australian mainland and Tasmania. It is sometimes known as a deep sea fish. Due to the inaccessibility of its habitat, it is rarely seen by humans.
Hornbill
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-15.jpg]
The Hornbill is a found in tropical and sub-tropical Africa and Asia. Hornbills are the only birds in
which the first two neck vertebrae are fused together; this probably provides a more stable platform for carrying the bill.
Glass Frog
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-16.jpg]
The Glass Frog is endangered, as well. Unfortunately, with tropical rain forests in Central and South America threatened, the glass frog may go extinct.
Chinese Giant Salamander
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-17.jpg]
These giant Salamanders live in wet areas, under houses, etc.. However, it is not as endangered as the shockingly strange-looking Chinese cousin. The Chinese giant salamander can grow to be nearly six feet long.
Giant Coconut Crab
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-18.jpg]
Theyre native to Guam and other Pacific islands. Coconut Crabs arent endangered, per se, but due to tropical habitat destruction they are at risk. These crabs can crack a coconut in one swipe; but theyre generally too slow to be very dangerous to humans.
Mexican walking fish
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-19.jpg]
The Mexican walking fish,or axolotl,is one of the most bizarre creatures.And theres a lot more than just its appearance thats strange,not the least of which is its ability to regrow limbs.The Mexican walking fish isnt actually a fish,its a salamander.They are also closely related to frogs and other amphibians. They share many of the same characteristics,including a three-chambered heart.
Weta
[img=http://www.environmentalsciencedegrees.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/weird-20.jpg]
The weta is native to New Zealand however its non-native species, pest eradication and general ugliness have all contributed to the sad plight of the weta. There are actually over 70 species of weta, with 16 being endangered or at risk. The giant weta was thought to be extinct, but a new population was recently found.
lovely, this is how i like to see it
Nice works,sis...
Eternal_Knight 2011/03/11 08:03
Nice work sis. I lyked it. Lets do our part by saving wildlife. Jus dont buy leather
Nice work sis. I lyked it. Lets do our part by saving wildlife. Jus dont buy leather
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