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The few of the million endangered species
Egyptian Vulture
Remaining population: 20,000-61,000,
Mildly endangered
Scientific name: Neophron percnopterus
Habitat: Deserts of Africa, Asia, Europe
Diet: Carrion, Small mammals, birds and reptiles
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Cause of endangerment:
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Hunting
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Illegal poisoning
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Collision with poorly designed power line
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What can I do to help?
Donate to TheNature Conservatory:
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Mountain Bongo
Remaining population: Less than 100,
Critically Endangered
Scientific name: Tragelaphusm Eurycerus
Habitat: Tropical jungles and mountain ranges of Kenya where plant growth is plenty
Diet: Herbivore - Leaves, bushes, and grasses
Cause of endangerment:
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Human-environmental interaction
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Hunting
What can I do to help?
Check out and volunteer in these organisations:
https://maraelephantproject.org/bongo-surveillance-project/ and https://www.internationalbongofoundation.org/
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Axolotl
Remaining population: 700-1200,
Endangered
Scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum
Habitat: Xochimilco, Mexico lake complex
Diet: Carnivore - Worms, small fish, crustaceans, insect larvae, mollusks
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Cause of Endangerment:
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Polluted water
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Overfishing
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Introduction of invasive species
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What can I do to help?
Donate toward The Nature Conservatory, https://www.nature.org/en-us/
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Okapi
Remaining population: 30,000,
Endangered
Scientific name: Okapia johnstoni
Habitat: Ituri Forest and Dense Tropical Rainforest, Democratic Republic of Congo
Diet: Herbivore - Leaves, buds, twigs, fruits
Cause of Endangerment:
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Deforestation
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Loss of habitat to agriculture and human settlements
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Poaching (for meat and pelts)
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What can I do to help?
Donate toward the Okapi Conservation, https://www.okapiconservation.org
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Red Panda
Remaining population: 1600-2000,
Endangered
Scientific name: Ailurus fulgens
Habitat: Tropical Rainforests, Eastern Himalaya (China, Nepal, and Bhutan)
Diet: Leaves and bamboo, fruit, insects
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Cause of Endangerment:
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Deforestation.
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Illegally hunting and poaching
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What can I do to help?
Adopt a red panda and advocate for deforestation, https://planethome.eco/how-to-help-endangered-red-panda/​
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Tasmanian Devil
Population: 10,000-25,000,
Endangered
Scientific Name: Sarcophilus harrisii
Habitat: Coastal Scrublands and Forests, Austrailia
Diet: Lizards, frogs and insects
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Cause of Endangerment: Devil Facial Tumor Disease' (DFTD), Affects 60% of the current range of this species.
What can I do to help?
Report any injured Tasmanian devil to the Bonorong Wildlife Rescue​
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