organisms. Recent research indicates that 70% of the world's most threatened mammal species are currently receiving little or no conservation attention.On 29 January 2010, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species identified 842 extinct species and subspecies. b) The rarest animal on Earth today is the Pinta Island Tortoise (originating from the Galapagos Islands) , which is critically endangered, since there is only one remaining in existence. Tortoises on the Galápagos have been hunted for their meat by sailors and fishermen to the point of extinction. Also, the habitat of the tortoises has been eaten away by goats introduced from the mainland. There have been several attempts to breed the last representative of the species with similar tortoise varieties, but none of the eggs hatched. On the other hand, there is hope for the successful conservation of rare animals. A
Wolf Volcano reaching 1707m. The present islands are all younger than 4 million years and were formed separately from other land masses as a result of volcanic eruptions. The Galapagos were discovered in 1535 by Fray Toms de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama. He was sailing from Panama to Peru when he accidentally discovered the islands. Islands became a favorite hideout for Pirates and the favorite location for whale hunters. After whales were locally cleared the whalers went there for tortoises, an estimated 200 000 or more adults had been removed. The island of Floreana was populated with a group of convicts' in October 1832. Charls Darwin visited the island in 1835, he spent there 5 weeks. Nowadays five of the islands are populated with about 40 000 inhabitants. The name Island of Galapagos means island of tortoises. Every animal or plant had to cross about 1000 km of open ocean to arrive on Galapagos. Despite the trials of arrival, over 560 species of native plants, over 55
Fifth level 1828. The Zoo houses more than 650 species of animals. The most popular animals Click to edit Master text styles Penguins Second level Third level Gorilla kingdom Fourth level Komodo Dragons Fifth level Squirrel monkeys Galapagos tortoises Giraffes Meerkats Reindeer Otters Big cats: lions, serval & tigers Aquarium Click to edit Master text styles The first aquarium to Second level be established and Third level opened in the whole Fourth level Fifth level world.
Researchers say warmer temperatures over the past few years have made some animals adapt to need less body fat to survive while others are struggling for food. In the next few decades, some types of mammals, fish, birds and plants are getting smaller and evolve into miniature versions of what they are today. This could force some creatures, that people eat, to become extinct, Dr David Bickford from the National University of Singapore reviewed research showing creatures from deer to tortoises, gulls, goshawks and even polar bears have already shrunk over the past 50 years. 'Because recent climate change may be faster than past historical changes in climate, many organisms may not respond or adapt quickly enough. The species that can adapt are the species that will be affected by potential declines in body size.' Researches say warmer and drier conditions have seen an increase in droughts which have
southern New Guinea lowland forests: the lesser tube-nosed bat (a small bat with tubular nostrils that whistle when it flies), the spangled kookaburra (a bird with a brown head and brilliant blue feathers on its back and tail), and the greater bird of paradise (sports a stunning array of green, yellow, and maroon feathers, and a dashing white-and-yellow plume). Reptiles Humans have always had a predilection for consuming reptiles, particularly in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Turtles and tortoises stand out as popular species, with turtles the most heavily exploited for human consumption. Another growing threat to reptiles is the Southeast Asian traditional medicinal trade, with turtles and snakes in particularly high demand. /2/ A turtle species which has suffered from over exploitation in New Guinea is the pig- nosed turtle (Carettochelys insculpta), also known as pitted-shell turtle, Fly River turtle or New Guinea plateless turtle.
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