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My name is Sophia Black. I am a second semester freshman at James Madison University. My family lives in Fairfax, VA, but that is far from where I spent most of my life. I was born on the island of Oahu in Honolulu, Hawaii. While living there, my father was often away at sea on… Continue reading About
The Sea Turtle
These beautiful creatures, as many of us know, are in great danger. Currently, 6 out of 7 species of sea turtles are endangered, and the largest threat to them is pollution, habitat destruction, and fisheries. Pollution is probably the most impactful harm in this case. Millions of pounds of plastic, fishing gear, bottles, and other… Continue reading The Sea Turtle
Spotlight: Jane Goodall
Many of you might have heard of this famous wildlife researcher, known as Jane Goodall. She dedicated her life to immerse herself into the environment of chimpanzees in Tanzania for research purposes. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute, which raises money and awareness for research and conservation of chimpanzees. She emphasized the relationship… Continue reading Spotlight: Jane Goodall
Mountain Gorillas
As with many other species of endangered animals, the mountain gorillas are facing serious threats due to habitat loss, disease, and poaching traps. The average gorilla will weigh around 440 pounds, standing at about 4.5 feet tall. They have a much thicker coat than their close relatives, the Eastern Gorilla, to ensure their survival in… Continue reading Mountain Gorillas
The Asian Elephant
Asian Elephants are an endangered species that live in Southeast Asia and India. Poaching for the elephants ivory, lack of agriculture development, deforestation, and the elephant skin trade are the reason for their threat of extinction. There is also an extremely high amount, around two thirds of the Asian elephant population, that is smuggled into… Continue reading The Asian Elephant
The Crested Macaque
You may be thinking, “I have never ever heard of this creature in my life,” but let me assure you they are one of the most interesting species I have ever seen. These animals, also called the black apes, are critically endangered. Most of this population lives in lowland tropical rainforests in Indonesia. A large… Continue reading The Crested Macaque
Background Info
There are 41,415 species of animals that are categorized as endangered. This means that over 40,000 species are threatened to become extinct in the near future. These species include anywhere from blue whales to bluefin tuna to bengal tigers. I would say the biggest reason for extinction for many of these animals is because of… Continue reading Background Info
Endangered Species 