Endangered Species

Endangered Specios As per the "IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species" these species have been identified as endangered animals in Africa Addax Found in the lands of Niger. Less than 300 animals are surviving in the wild due to uncontrolled hunting and the extension of pastoralism. Ethiopian Wolf Also known as Canis Simensis. Loss of habitat (agriculture), the disease "epizootics" and hybridization with domestic dogs made their number decrease. Only 400 - 500 individuals left. Pygmy Hippopotamus Since the population trend is on a decrease, fewer than 2,000 individuals are found. Mountain Gillrestimate is 680 mountain gorillas due to habitat loss, poaching, pet trade and illegal hunting Can be seen in endemic West Africa; Sierra Leone, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia. Black Rhinoeeros Poaching had become their primary threat and roughly 4,180 are found in the lands of Zimbabwe. African Penguin (Jackass Penguin) Commercial fishermen have been destroying their natural habitat and recent oil spills have decreased their numbers to 72,000. The Rest of the Jungle Cheetah African Lion African Elephant Have lost 76% of their historic range on the continent. They are found almost all over Africa. Poisoning to protect local lives prey base depletion, habitat loss and trophy hunting. Poached for ivory and meat + loss of habitat. Found all over Africa. 10 000 - 15 000 20 000 - 23 000 470 000 - 690 000 Designed by www.infotour-africa.com