The series of photos moves viewers in the face of calls for help from endangered animals.
Tim Flach is a photographer specializing in wildlife photography. And in his new series of photographs titled “Endangered” – Tim captured some stunning images of animals in the IUCN Red Book.
These images not only amaze us, but also want to send the message to everyone that the Earth is truly “alarmed”, you should treat and care more about this planet which is us.
Here are some of the animals that are going to be in danger, they are extremely adorable, so why would you want to harm them?
White-bellied numbness
This exotic animal inhabits the tropical rainforests of Africa, stretching from Senegal to Kenya and as far south as Zambia.
White-bellied pangolins have been in critical condition since 2008 and have been critically endangered since 2014. Without special protection, the numbers of these species could be reduced by 30-50% in 10 in 20 years.
Bell-tailed lemur
Bell-tailed lemurs are mainly found in the arid lands and forests of southern Madagascar.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has identified this species as endangered because its population has dropped from 2,000 to 2,400 – a significant decrease of 95% since 2000. The reason is habitat loss , illegal hunting and animal trade.
Tapioca (long-nosed monkey)
This species is endemic to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia and can be found in all three countries Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia.
They are most often found around rivers, coastal areas, mangroves and swamps on the island.
This species is classified as an endangered species. Their number has declined by 50% over the past 36 to 40 years. The main reason comes from habitat loss, in addition to innocent hunting as monkey meat is widely used medicinally. Currently, tapirs are only found in protected and conserved areas.
Yellow snub-nosed monkey
Living a lot in southern and central China, the yellow nosed monkey also likes to live in high mountains, so it is called a “snow monkey”.
They are very rare and classified as threatened. The main cause is habitat loss. Additionally, this monkey’s basic necessities are lichens, which are abundant on dry branches but are harvested by humans.
Partly because of the difficult diet, as well as the quality of their habitat and food sources that affect the species. Currently, the largest population of this monkey is found in Wanglang Nature Reserve, China.
Red panda
Red pandas are on the IUCN Red List and are in critical condition with fewer than 2,500 left. The eastern Himalayan red panda population has declined by 40% in the past 50 years.
The red bear population is very low, and the main threat is their direct predators in the wild, such as snow leopards and mactets. In addition, competition with domestic animals leads to habitat degradation and deforestation leads to habitat loss.
Another reason is that red pandas are still hunted and poached illegally in southeast China.
Shoe-billed stork
This hoofed stork lives in the tropical swamps of Central and East Africa, where the mottled lungs are found – their main source of food. With a shoe-shaped beak that turns them into skillful fishermen.
However, this stork is very sensitive to human presence and is ready to leave its nest afterwards. These storks are now extremely rare and the number is only 5,000 to 8,000.
They are classified as endangered due to the main threats of habitat destruction, harassment and hunting.
Iberian Lynx
Living in southwestern Spain, the Iberian lynx is in the most critical condition in the world. In 2002, there were only a hundred individuals left. Thanks to conservation efforts, the number now drops to 404.
However, at the start of the 20th century there were around 100,000 individuals of the Iberian lynx, by the 1960s there were 3,000.
The Iberian lynx is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. The main reason for the population decline is that hunting is becoming more and more complicated.
Monarch butterfly
This butterfly is found in North America. Each year, they migrate from states in northern, central and southern Canada to Florida and Mexico. These butterflies often spend winters there because the climate is less extreme, which gives them more chances of survival.
The monarch butterfly is classified as endangered. The main reason is that the use of herbicides results in habitat loss. However, the butterfly is currently protected and it is likely that its populations will be restored.
Polar bears
The polar bear lives in the freezing areas of the Arctic Sea and is on the IUCN Red List. The number of fish recorded in 2015 is 22,000 to 31,000.
It is predicted that over the next 35 years there will be a significant decline in this bear population. Climate change, pollution, oil and gas development, and slow reproduction make bears extremely vulnerable.
Philippine eagle
This bird can only be found in the forests of the Philippines. It is the largest species of eagle in the world in terms of wingspan (184-220 cm in length) and is the national bird of the Philippines.
Filipino eagles are classified as endangered, and the main reason is deforestation. And are you cool, killing this eagle can cost you up to 12 years in prison!
Saiga gazelle
The current habitat of the saiga is found only in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Russia and Mongolia.
In 2002, the IUCN added the Saiga antelope to the list of endangered species because their number of living individuals has sharply declined, mainly due to poaching (for horns) and infectious diseases. infection.
Another reason comes from climate change. Winters are harsh with strong winds and heavy snow covering the grass, making them more difficult to find food.
Source: Nationalgeographic
