Discover the West African Oyan, a secretive African linsang of Upper Guinean forests, and learn how deforestation and hunting threaten them
Tag Archives: Forgotten animals
Malayan tiger facts, population and habitat
Deep in the rainforest of Malaysia, the Malayan tiger moves with a stealthy authority. There’s less than 150 left due to palm oil and poaching, take action!
Gorgeted Puffleg Facts and Threats in Colombia
Gorgeted puffleg facts reveal the fight to save a rare Colombian hummingbird, hidden from science until 2005 and now trapped in less than ten square kilometres of forest.
Giant Eland facts, threats and survival in Africa
Giant Elands are the world’s largest antelopes famous for their majestic spiral horns. Threats include hunting and palm oil deforestation. Boycott palm oil!
Olinguito: adorable button-nosed bear of the cloud forests
Discover the adorable Olinguito, a near-threatened mammal of Ecuador and Colombia cloud forests. Learn why palm oil threatens their survival
Santa Catarina’s Guinea Pig: World’s Rarest Island Mammal
Santa Catarina’s Guinea Pig are enchanting critically endangered rodents under threat from climate change. Advocate for climate action now! #Boycott4Wildlife
Keel-billed toucan: fruit-tossing acrobat with a rainbow bill
Explore the Keel-billed Toucan, a rainbow-billed forest acrobat who playfully tosses fruit. Learn how palm oil deforestation threatens them
Asian small clawed otter: facts, size and habitat
Discover essential Asian small clawed otter facts, diet, habitat, and size. Learn why the cruel pet trade and palm oil threaten them.
Marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years found in West Papua
Discover how two marsupials thought extinct for 6,000 years were found in West Papua, and learn why palm oil now threatens their survival
Gursky’s spectral tarsier: facts and threats
Gursky’s spectral tarsiers AKA Wusing of North Sulawesi are vulnerable due to palm oil and timber deforestation. Take action for them and boycott palm oil!
Sunda Flying Lemur Galeopterus variegatus
Sunda flying lemurs AKA Malayan colugos rely on ancient forests to survive, despite being skilful gliders, palm oil is a major threat, boycott palm oil!
Western parotia mating dance, adaptations and sound
Discover the Western parotia mating dance, eye colour change, sound and adaptations in West Papua, learn how to save them from palm oil
Dead parrots expose weak laws against illegal wildlife trade
Senseless deaths of smuggled African greys expose weaknesses in laws against the illegal wildlife trade. Learn why CITES needs massive reform
Capped Langur facts, habitat and threats in South Asia
Learn Capped Langur facts: this leaf monkey digests food like a cow and is now vulnerable due to palm oil deforestation and species hybrids
Mountain tapir facts, habitat and range in the Andes
Discover Mountain tapir facts, habitat, and range. Help the wooly Andean tapir vanishing due to deforestation in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Saola Pseudoryx nghetinhensis
Saolas are rare and considered Southeast Asia’s ‘unicorns’, this Critically Endangered antelope is facing imminent extinction due to hunting and deforestation
Tucuxi Sotalia fluviatilis
Tucuxi, small freshwater dolphins of Peru Ecuador Colombia and Brazil are Endangered due to fishing nets, deforestation, mercury poisoning from gold mining.
Frill-Necked Lizard Chlamydosaurus kingii
Frill-necked lizard AKA frilled dragons are endangered in southern Papua New Guinea and Indonesian-occupied West Papua due to palm oil ecocide, take action!
Grey Crowned Crane Balearica regulorum
Endangered Grey Crowned Cranes are a regal and graceful bird of Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, and Namibia. Help them to survive and join the boycott4wildlife
Fruit Bats: Super Seed Dispersers Growing African Forests
Fruit bats AKA flying foxes are vital in Africa’s forests as seed dispersers boosting biodiversity. Take action to save these protectors of the rainforest!
Ecuadorean Viscacha Lagidium ahuacaense
Ecuadorean Viscachas are plump and fluffy rodents with sage-like long whiskers, only a handful of them remain alive. Take action for them and boycott4wildlife!
Southern Pudu facts and threats in Chile and Argentina
Darting around and hiding on the forest floor, the Southern Pudu, known as püdü or püdu in Mapudungun (the language of the indigenous Mapuche people), is the world’s second-smallest #deer species. Weighing just 6.4 to 13.4 kg and standing at 35 to 45 cm at the shoulder, these miniature deer are remarkably adapted to their forested environments and communicate with each other through scent. Their short, spiky antlers curve slightly backward, and their thick chestnut-brown coat provides excellent camouflage in the undergrowth.
Despite their small size, Southern Pudus are resilient #ungulates in one of the world’s most biodiverse but increasingly threatened temperate forests in #Argentina and #Chile. However, habitat destruction for eucalyptus and pine monoculture, predation by invasive species, road collisions and disease transmission from farmed animals are pushing populations to the brink. Help them by raising awareness, it’s the #Boycott4Wildlife
Blue-streaked Lory Eos reticulata
Brilliantly coloured and full of energy, the Blue-streaked Lory (Eos reticulata) is a striking and unique #parrot living in the forests of the Banda Sea Islands, #Indonesia. Their scarlet plumage is decorated with iridescent blue streaks, creating a dazzling and electrifying colours both when they’re at rest and in flight. With a sharp, hooked beak adapted for nectar-feeding, these #birds flit from flower to flower, playing a vital role in rainforest #pollination.
Despite their adaptability, habitat destruction and the pet trade threaten their survival. These birds have been heavily trapped for the illegal bird trade, with over 3,000 individuals captured annually in the 1980s. Although they remain relatively common in their range, continued #deforestation and capture for the caged #pettrade and bird market may be pushing them towards decline. If these mesmerising lories are to have a future in the wild, their habitat must be protected, and the demand for keeping them as pets must end. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife
Blonde Capuchin Sapajus flavius
Only rediscovered in 2006, Blonde Capuchins are highly intelligent critically endangered primates of Brazil threatened by palm oil and meat deforestation
Savage’s Glass Frog Centrolene savagei
Perched on delicate leaves above rushing mountain streams, Centrolene savagei is a rare frog of wonder. The Savage’s Glass Frog, also known as the Savage’s Cochran Frog has translucent emerald skin that shimmers under moonlight, revealing a celestial map of organs and veins. These appear like a tiny universe of stars glowing beneath their skin. This remarkable adaptation serves as camouflage, allowing them to blend seamlessly into their misty rainforest habitat. Male frogs fiercely protect a clutch of around 30 eggs while females gather food. Tragically these magnificent #frogs face mounting threats from #deforestation for #palmoil #soy #meat along with #climatechange which is disrupting the delicate balance of their cloud forest home. Protecting the cloud forests of #Colombia is essential to ensuring their continued survival. #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Endangered Dracula Parrot: Facts and Threats
The Dracula parrot or Pesquet’s Parrot of New Guinea has a bare black face and crimson feathers, learn how habitat loss threatens them
Tanimbar Eclectus Parrot Eclectus riedeli
The Tanimbar Eclectus Parrot Eclectus riedeli also known as the Eclectus Parrot or Tanimbar Eclectus is a rare and striking #parrot found only on the #Tanimbar Islands of Indonesian occupied #WestPapua. Males display a brilliant emerald green plumage, while females are adorned in deep crimson and cobalt blue feathers, making them one of the most visually stunning #parrots in the world. These parrots face growing threats from habitat destruction, the pet trade, and climate change.
Forests are disappearing due to timber logging and #palmoil monoculture, while #poaching for the illegal #pettrade continues to remove individuals from the wild, disrupting their populations. #Climatechange also poses an increasing risk, with rising temperatures, storms, and unpredictable weather patterns affecting their habitat and food sources. The best way to protect these parrots is to keep them in the wild, not in cages. Use your wallet as a weapon in the supermarket and choose #PalmOilFree #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife.
Kalong Facts and Threats: The Malayan Flying Fox Under Siege
The kalong is the world’s largest bat, but this Malayan flying fox now faces hunting, persecution and palm oil-driven habitat loss across South and Southeast Asia.
Mountain Cuscus Phalanger carmelitae
The Mountain #Cuscus are fascinating and shy creatures who live in Papua New Guinea and #WestPapua. Thick, dark, woolly fur covers most of their bodies, while their bellies are white. The Mountain Cuscus has a black tail with a rough, white tip. Their skulls are medium-sized, with a short snout, large back teeth, and three small teeth on each side of their lower jaws. It’s important to note that the Mountain Cuscus can sometimes be confused with the Silky Cuscus, which has a smooth tail without rough patches, a shorter or absent white tail tip, and fewer teeth in their lower jaw. They are threatened by massive #palmoil and #timber deforestation across West Papua and Papua New Guinea, help them every time you shop and #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife
Brazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus
The Brazilian three-banded #armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus, known as “tatu-bola” in Portuguese, is a rare and unique species native to #Brazil. With the ability to roll into a near-impenetrable ball, this endearing behaviour has made them an icon of conservation efforts. They are found in the dry forests and savannahs of Brazil, particularly in the #Cerrado and Caatinga biomes. These fascinating armoured creatures are Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to agricultural expansion for #palmoil, #soy and #meat. Fragmentation of their ecosystem is ongoing for infrastructure projects and #goldmining. With their population in sharp decline, efforts to protect their habitats are essential for their survival. Help them every time you shop and adopt a #vegan diet, and #BoycottPalmOil #BoycottGold #Boycott4Wildlife on social media!