No âmbito do projeto "Take a Minute, Take Five", publicamos curiosidades sobre três espécies animais em risco de extinção, da autoria de Carolina Martins, 8ºJ, na subcategoria "Did you know? Now you know".
Three species on the Brink of Extinction: Can they be saved or not?
The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is the most endangered cetacean in the world, followed closely by the Javan rhinoceros and the Amur leopard in the race toward extinction.
These three species together form a very vulnerable group as all are facing critical threats. The vaquita, sadly, tops the list with only around 10 individuals remaining in the wild.
The vaquita is a shy, small porpoise found only in Mexico’s Gulf of California. Its greatest threat is getting caught in illegal fishing nets used for totoaba. Despite the danger, vaquitas are still reproducing in the wild. Immediate action to eliminate gillnets could allow the species to recover.
The Javan rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) is critically endangered and limited to a small population in Indonesia’s Ujung Kulon National Park. Despite reduced illegal hunting, it remains threatened by habitat loss, disease, and natural disasters. Conservation efforts focus on creating new habitats and strengthening protection to ensure its survival.
The Amur leopard lives in the remote forests of the Russian Far East and northeastern China. Its population, once as low as 30 individuals, has now grown to over 100 thanks to efforts including anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration and captive breeding programs. This success demonstrates the positive impact of international efforts, but ongoing protection remains crucial to secure its long-term survival.
These three species are more than just names on a list, they are living reminders of what is at stake when ecosystems are damaged and wildlife is neglected. But their stories are not finished. They can still be saved. We are the generation with the power to either let them vanish or bring them back. It’s time to choose hope and act on it.
Done by Carolina Martins 8J
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