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Fun Fact
Sea otters hold hands while sleeping!
To avoid drifting apart in ocean currents, sea otters wrap themselves in kelp and hold hands. This group is called a "raft" and can include up to 100 otters.
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Protecting Biodiversity: The Urgent Reality
Human activity threatens wildlife on Earth every day. Over 44,016 species are threatened with extinction according to the IUCN Red List — including 41% of amphibians, 26% of mammals, and 14% of birds.
902
Species Extinct Since 1500
44,016
Species Threatened Today
157,190
Species Assessed by IUCN
41%
Amphibians
26%
Mammals
34%
Conifers
14%
Birds
37%
Sharks & Rays
33%
Reef Corals
Critically Endangered
- Amur Leopard ~100 left
- Javan Rhino ~76 left
- Vaquita Porpoise ~10 left
- Sumatran Orangutan ~14,600 left
- Black Rhino ~6,195 left
- Cross River Gorilla ~250 left
- Hawksbill Turtle Critical
Key Wildlife Habitats
- Amazon Basin ~3M species
- Congo Rainforest ~10,000 species
- Coral Triangle ~76% coral sp.
- Borneo Forests ~222 mammals
- Serengeti Plains ~70 large mammals
- Arctic Tundra ~5,500 species
- Great Barrier Reef ~9,000 species
Main Threats
- Habitat Loss 83% wild land
- Climate Change Rising Fast
- Illegal Wildlife Trade $23B/year
- Pollution 800+ species
- Overhunting Critical
- Invasive Species 2nd threat
- Ocean Acidification +26% since 1850
Wildlife Habitat Weather Today
Amazon
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Jaguars, Macaws
Serengeti
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Lions, Elephants
Borneo
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Orangutans
Arctic
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Polar Bears