AN ANIMAL A DAY

The critically endangered COTTON-TOP TAMARIN is found only in...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:44:55 -0400

The critically endangered COTTON-TOP TAMARIN is found only in northern Colombia.

Here are a few groups working to ensure its survival – Durell Wildlife conservation trust / Proyetco Titi

The KOKAKO is an endangered bird found only in New Zealand...

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:18:16 -0400

The KOKAKO is an endangered bird found only in New Zealand .

Here are some groups working to conserve this species – NZ DOC / Kaharoa Kokako Trust

The ROLOWAY GUENON is an endangered species of monkey found in...

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:58:16 -0500

The ROLOWAY GUENON is an endangered species of monkey found in Ghana.

Here are a few groups working to ensure their survival – wapca/ iucn primate specialist group

BAUDO OROPENDOLA is an endangered species of bird endemic to...

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:45:31 -0500

BAUDO OROPENDOLA is an endangered species of bird endemic to Colombia.

Here are some groups working to ensure BAUDO OROPENDOLA’s survival -ProAves / Birdlife International

The critically endangered TENKILE tree kangaroo is found in...

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:30:15 -0500

The critically endangered TENKILE tree kangaroo is found in Papau New Guinea.

Here are some groups working to ensure the survival of the TENKILE – Tenkile Conservation Alliance / Zoos Victoria

The critically endangered BLUE-BILLED CURASSOW is found in...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:14:01 -0500

The critically endangered BLUE-BILLED CURASSOW is found in northern Colombia

Here are some groups working to ensure this species survival – ProAves Colombia / American Bird Conservancy / BirdLife International

Endemic only to the Island of Zanzibar, the ZANZIBAR RED...

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:35:00 -0500

Endemic only to the Island of Zanzibar, the ZANZIBAR RED COLOBUS is endangered.

Here are some groups working to ensure the future of the ZANZIBAR RED COLOBUS- WCS Tanzania/ Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Trust /

The AKOHEKOHE is a critically endangered honeycreeper endemic...

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:42:51 -0500

The AKOHEKOHE is a critically endangered honeycreeper endemic only to the island of Maui. The species was thought to be extinct until 1945, when a small population was discovered. Today their survival is threatened by habitat loss, disease and competition from non-native species.

Here are some groups working to ensure the AKOHEKOHE’s future on Maui- Maui Forest Birds Recovery Project / Birdlife International

Once extinct in the wild, but rescued from the brink by captive...

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:23:48 -0500

Once extinct in the wild, but rescued from the brink by captive breeding efforts, the PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE now inhabits the steppes of China and Mongolia. Listed as endangered, this subspecies is considered to be the world’s only truly wild horse.

Here are some groups working to ensure this species continued survival - FPPPH / National Zoo

The LION-TAILED MACAQUE is an endangered species of Old World...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:06:22 -0500

The LION-TAILED MACAQUE is an endangered species of Old World Monkey found in Southwestern India. Unlike many other species of macaque they avoid humans. Their population has decreased due to loss of the tropical moist evergreen forests they call home.

Here are some groups working to ensure this species future - National Zoo / Joseph Shijo / Bristol Zoo

The PYGMY THREE-TOED SLOTH is found only on the Isla Escudo de...

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:00:11 -0500

The PYGMY THREE-TOED SLOTH is found only on the Isla Escudo de Veraguas off the coast of Panama. Due to a small population, pressures from hunting and low genetic diversity they are listed as critically endangered

Here is a group working to ensure the PYGMY-THREE TOED SLOTH’s future -EDGE

The massive LEATHERBACK sea turtle can be found in tropical and...

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:49:07 -0500

The massive LEATHERBACK sea turtle can be found in tropical and temperate waters around the world. They are listed as critically endangeredand face enormous pressure from both egg harvesting and from the fishing industry, where they are sometimes caught as bycatch.

Here are couple groups working to ensure the future of the LEATHERBACK. FFI / the Leatherback Trust / WCS

The critically endangered IBERIAN LYNX is one of the most...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:25:00 -0500

The critically endangered IBERIAN LYNX is one of the most endangered cats in the world. Just two isolated populations exist in southwestern Spain and the species decline continues, due to severe depletion of its primary prey, the European Rabbit.

Here are some groups working to save the IBERIAN LYNX - FFI / WWF

The critically endangered BLACK BEARDED SAKI is found in the...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:23:30 -0500

The critically endangered BLACK BEARDED SAKI is found in the far eastern Amazon of Brazil. They are threatened by habitat loss and pressures from hunting. Their scientific name Chiropotes, means “hand-drinker.”

Here are a few links to pages discussing conservation efforts to ensure the future of the BLACK BEARDED SAKI -

ICMBIO / Pará Zero Extinction Program

ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE CHICKENis an endangered subspecies of the...

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:13:00 -0500

ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE CHICKENis an endangered subspecies of the Greater Prairie Chicken, threatened mainly by loss of habitat, can be found on the Western Gulf costal grasslands of Texas and Louisiana. During mating season the males attract the females by emitting a booming “Woo-Woo” from their throat sack.

Here are some groups working to ensure the future of ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE CHICKEN - Houston Zoo / WAZA