The Sager Falcon is a majestic and powerful birds of prey that have a wide range throughout much of Southern Europe, the Middle East and parts of Africa. Their plumage ranges from chocolate brown in colour to a pale sandy with brown bars or streaks and can be snow white and off-white.
Category Archives: Species Endangered by Palm Oil Deforestation
Drill Mandrillus leucophaeus
According to National Geographic, Drills are shy creatures that live in one small and remote area of Africa. Their faces aren’t as colourful as another species in their genus the Mandrill. Yet Drills still possess a dramatic appearance with pitch-black faces surrounded with a white fringe. Males have fatty cheek pads and a splash of red under their lower lips gives them the appearance of having broken into a makeup cabinet.
Four-horned Chameleon Trioceros quadricornis
The main threat to this species is deforestation. Agricultural development extends as high as 1,700 m asl. near Nsoung village on Mt Manengouba (Gonwouo et al. 2006), and forest on the mountain’s southeast slope is rapidly disappearing (Gonwouo et al. 2006).
Ariel Toucan Ramphastos ariel
Ariel Toucan Ramphastos ariel Endangered Brazil No conservation The Ariel Toucan is one of the most iconic birds of the Amazon rainforest, depicted in countless pieces of art and historical renderings. They live in forested lowlands, most often near water, forest edge, swamp forest, clearings, riverine forest, patches in savannas, cerrado and riverine forest, upContinue reading “Ariel Toucan Ramphastos ariel”
Tana River Mangabey Cercocebus galeritus
Tana River Mangabey Cercocebus galeritus Kenya Critically endangered Tana River Mangabeys live in the flood-plain forest, riverine gallery forest, and the adjacent woodland and bushland of Kenya (Wieczkowski and Butynski 2013). Their abundance is highly correlated with the spatial characteristics of the forests (Wahungu et al. 2005). They are semi-terrestrial monkeys that can travel upContinue reading “Tana River Mangabey Cercocebus galeritus”
Eastern Gorilla Gorilla beringei
Eastern Gorilla Gorilla beringei Critically Endangered Congo, The Democratic Republic of the; Rwanda; Uganda Gorillas are some of the most powerful and striking animals in the world. Not only for their size and force, but also for their gentle human-like behavior. They play a crucial role in local biodiversity, roaming through large territories and helping,Continue reading “Eastern Gorilla Gorilla beringei”
Yucatán Black Howler Monkey Alouatta pigra
Yucatán Black Howler Monkeys are best known for their overpowering howl which can be heard up to 3 miles away. Morning and evening howling sessions can go on for over an hour. They are the largest #monkey in Latin America and keep a watchful presence in densely forested primary and secondary forest, mangroves and other human disturbed landscapes.
Their range is being rapidly destroyed for palm oil and sugar cane deforestation and mining. They are also facing human persecution and hunting pressures. Yucatán Black Howler Monkeys have been classified as endangered since 2004. Help them every time you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Great Green Macaw Ara ambiguus
Explore the conservation efforts for the Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus), a critically endangered parrot facing threats from habitat loss and illegal pet trade. Find out how you can help protect this majestic bird. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Harlequin Poison Frog Oophaga histrionica
Discover the Harlequin Poison Frog (Oophaga histrionica), an endangered amphibian facing threats from habitat destruction and illegal wildlife trade. Learn how to protect this vibrant species. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Orinoco Crocodile Crocodylus intermedius
The majestic Orinoco Crocodile, one of the largest crocodylian species globally, resides in the northern part of South America, particularly in Colombia and Venezuela. They inhabit diverse environments, from tropical evergreen forest rivers to piedmont streams and seasonal rivers in savannas, these ancient creatures are now critically endangered due to various threats. Looming dangers for these beautiful animals include habitat change, fragmentation, and pollution, particularly from riverside development and human occupancy.
#Goldmining and #palmoil #pollution pose a massive risk, imperiling these magnificent crocodiles. Facing an inferred reduction in population size of over 80% in three generations, primarily from historical over-hunting, urgent conservation efforts are essential to safeguard the Orinoco Crocodile from the brink of extinction. Join the cause to protect them and say no to palm oil, soy, and beef products contributing to deforestation. #Boycott4Wildlife #SaveOrinocoCrocodile #BoycottGold4Yanomami
Golden-headed Lion Tamarin Leontopithecus chrysomelas
The Golden-Maned Lion Tamarin faces a battle for survival, with threats from habitat loss, particularly due to palm oil deforestation, the illegal pet trade, predation, disease, and climate change. These majestic creatures, with their striking golden manes and vibrant personalities, are teetering on the brink due to the relentless destruction of their home. But there’s hope, and it starts with us. By choosing to #BoycottPalmOil, supporting the #Boycott4Wildlife movement, and embracing a #Vegan lifestyle, we can make a profound impact. Together, we have the power to safeguard the forests, preserve the planet’s biodiversity, and ensure the survival of the Golden-Maned Lion Tamarin.
Black-faced Lion Tamarin Leontopithecus caissara
The enigmatic blue-billed curassow (Crax alberti – local name “Paujil”), endemic to the tropical humid forests of northern Colombia, is the cracid species most threatened with extinction in the wild from #deforestation
Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes
The conversion of forest to farmland across Africa has severely reduced the availability of Chimpanzee habitat. Such habitat loss is especially acute in West Africa, where it is estimated that more than 80% of the region’s original forest cover had been lost by the early 2000s (Kormos et al. 2003).
Leopard Panthera pardus
#Leopards occur in the widest range of habitats among any of the Old World Cats (Nowell and Jackson 1996). They are found in the desert and semi-desert regions of southern Africa in Namibia and Botswana. There are remnant populations in the arid regions of North Africa in Egypt, as well as the Arabian Peninsula. Yet their range has been massively reduced all for the greedy expansion of palm oil. They are now extinct in many regions of the world. Say no to their extinction every time you shop! #Boycottpalmoil be #vegan and #Boycott4Wildlife
Hoge’s Side-necked Turtle Mesoclemmys hogei
The extremely rare Pernambuco Pygmy-owl is critically endangered on the @IUCNredlist due to massive logging and deforestation for #palmoil #beef farming in #Brazil support this animal’s survival by making art and joining the #boycott4wildlife
Maned Three-toed Sloth Bradypus torquatus
The Maned Three-toed Sloth live in the Atlantic coastal forests of eastern Brazil. They thrive in areas with high rainfall and no dry season. Remarkably, their reproductive habits are synced with nature’s rhythm: females typically give birth annually between February and April, while mating peaks from August to October. This species matures sexually between their second and third year and can live to over 12 years old in the wild.
As palm oil, soy and meat deforestation expands across their range – their lives are at risk. Help protect these gentle and wonderous creatures and use your wallet as a weapon. #BoycottGold4Yanomami #BoycottPalmOil and #Boycott4Wildlife. 🦥🌳
Sinu Parakeet Pyrrhura subandina
The extremely rare Pernambuco Pygmy-owl is critically endangered on the @IUCNredlist due to massive logging and deforestation for #palmoil #beef farming in #Brazil support this animal’s survival by making art and joining the #boycott4wildlife
Brown Spider Monkey Ateles hybridus
The enigmatic blue-billed curassow (Crax alberti – local name “Paujil”), endemic to the tropical humid forests of northern Colombia, is the cracid species most threatened with extinction in the wild from #deforestation
Okapi: African Unicorns
Deep in the heart of Africa, in the dense tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), there lurks a very curious creature. With its long legs and predominantly dark brown coat of short fur, it looks, at first glance, a bit like a horse. But a second look will reveal a somewhatContinue reading “Okapi: African Unicorns”
Bald-headed Uacari Cacajao calvus
With their long shaggy coats and striking bright red faces, Bald-headed Uacaris are true icons of the Amazon rainforest and are found in Brazil, Peru and Colombia. When an Uacari has a bright red face this indicates good health, a pale face indicates a sickly physical state. These monkeys spend most of the year in the tree tops to avoid the seasonal flooding of their Amazonian habitat. During the dry season, they return to the ground to look for seeds. They face an existential threat from palm oil, soy and meat deforestation in the Amazon.
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