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TOP 5 ENDANGERED SPECIES Good News Stories of 2024 You Need to See
Yes, you’ve gotta see these stories of the Year!
These last few years seem to have literally been one step ahead — two stumbles back. We’ve seen Wildlife Protection plans torn up and scattered to the polluted winds. Greed, corruption, deceit and selfishness rule the sprawling palaces of the world.
And yet there have been some great stories about Endangered Species. Stories of Hope. Stories brought about through the loving and courageous actions of great heroes. Folk just like you and me.
Here are my Top Five.
These are picked by some of those folks like you and me. Our own Jetpack Stats tracks ’em regularly. They show us our Top Posts daily. What you want. The click-throughs — what you Follow — and where…
1. SAVING THE RED WOLF – See Times Square Endangered Species 3D Display
LG Electronics is bringing attention to the plight of the endangered Red Wolf through a dynamic display. It’s on its iconic Times Square billboard in New York City. It’s all part of the company’s ongoing endangered species series. The red wolf, one of the world’s most at-risk wolves, has been chosen to underscore the urgent need for biodiversity. As well as efforts to combat global warming.
Showing a red wolf that has lost its habitat due to the damaging changes and degradation of its natural environment. A loving red wolf mother and cute wolf cub.
The red wolves are classified as “critically endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). With estimates suggesting that only around 20 remain in the wild in North Carolina.
Why is the Red Wolf endangered?
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2. WILDLIFE PRESERVATION – Hagen Family, Bumble Bees, Painted Turtles & Spotted Frogs
“We believe in a world where animals, both wild and domestic, can thrive in a safe and healthy environment,” said Mark Hagen, Director at Hagen Group.
“We’ve had the pleasure of partnering with Wildlife Preservation Canada over the years. Our contributions allow us to extend our commitment to animal welfare. Beyond the Hagen Group portfolio of pet products and into the natural world.
“Together, we aim to make a real difference for endangered species. And the ecosystems they call home.”
What is the Bumble Bee Recovery project?
“Since the 1990s, Bumble Bee numbers have been plummeting. And that spells ecological disaster. Ninety percent of all flowering plants need these pollinators in order to reproduce. Including most of the fruits and vegetables now in your fridge.” – WBC
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3. Saving Rare Chinese White Dolphins – “Unforgettable Experience”
BREAKING NEWS! Here, from a recent press release, Good News Indeed. A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:
“I thought we would be lucky if we saw a dolphin in the distance,” said Julie Laursen.
The China Storyteller Partnership interview group were on the open water.
Just off the Leizhou Peninsula. Having a perfect “encounter” with rare Chinese white dolphins.
“But the dolphins have come all the way up to us,” said Danish self-media blogger Julie Odsgaard Laursen. She expressed great surprise at being able to interact with dolphins up close.
There are only over 6,000 Chinese white dolphins in the world, and a thousand of them gather off Leizhou.
The municipal-level nature reserve for the Chinese white dolphins in Leizhou Bay is a source of hope for this magnificent species.
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4. APE ACTION AFRICA: Critically Endangered Species Gorilla Infant Rescued!
A Critically Endangered gorilla infant has been confiscated by the Cameroon Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (MINFOF) and entrusted to the safety and care of Ape Action Africa.
The infant female had been shot. Her skull was fractured, with wounds around her waist from rough restraints, and she was terrified.
“Gorilla infants are fragile. It was days until we even knew whether she would allow us to help her.” Director Rachel Hogan, O.B.E., said.
“And not knowing the extent of her injuries during that time, we couldn’t speculate on her chances of survival.”
Surgery by AAA’s veterinary staff removed part of the bullet, which had broken apart. Now recovering, the infant is under 24-hour care from one of AAA’s most experienced gorilla caregivers.
The infant has been named Barbie, for one of Ape Action Africa’s close supporters. Barbie’s estimated age is 18-24 months old. The only way she would have been separated from her family would have been for the entire family to have been slaughtered by poachers.
Once Barbie has completed her quarantine, she will join other gorilla rescues in a lush, forested habitat. Currently there are no release sites for returning Critically Endangered Western Lowland gorillas into the wild in Cameroon.
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5. HORSE PROTECTION DAY: Helicopter Roundups, Wild Horses & Kill Pens
SAVING WILD HORSES!
“We are leading a nationwide Day of Action to tell Congress to ban the use of helicopters to round up wild horses. Support the Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act, H.R. 3656. It’s led by Nevada’s US Rep. Dina Titus,” said Suzanne Roy. Suzanne is Executive Director of the American Wild Horse Campaign.
“In 1971, Congress unanimously granted wild horses federal protection akin to the bald eagle. Sadly, successive administrations have failed to uphold America’s promise of freedom for these iconic animals. It’s time to halt the helicopters and refocus on sustainable in-the-wild conservation.”
This Day of Action follows a deadly helicopter roundup season this winter that has resulted in 71 wild horse deaths. And the roundup and removal of more than 7,000 wild horses and burros –- including over 1,000 foals –- from the wild…
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“Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.” President Richard Nixon, on signing the Endangered Species Act into law, December 28, 1973.
==>> For more Top Posts on Saving Threatened Wildlife, SEE ENDANGERED SPECIES – The Top Posts…
“Xin Bao is a four-year-old female panda born at Wolong Shenshuping Panda Base. She is easily recognized by her large, round face and big ears. She is very active and alert and is an excellent climber.”
