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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)
The African elephant is classified as a member of the order Proboscidea (Elephants)
and is a member of the family Elephantidae. The male stands up to ten feet
high to its shoulder, and weighs up to six tons. The female is slightly smaller,
and weighs up to four tons. It is classified as an endangered species due
to a reduction of at least 50% of the African elephant population over the
last three generations based on an index of abundance. Hunting of the African
elephant is now banned in several countries, but poaching for ivory still
exists.
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Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
The Asian elephant is classified as a member of the order Proboscidea (Elephants)
and is a member of the family Elephantidae. Also known as the Indian elephant,
it stands up to ten feet high and weighs up to 10,000 pounds. The Asian elephant
is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50%
of the Asian elephant population over the last three generations based on
a decline in area of occupancy and levels of exploitation. The Asian elephant
has four subspecies: the Indian, Ceylon, Sumatran, and Malaysian elephant.
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Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis)
The right whale is classified as a member of the order Cetacea (Whales) and
is a member of the family Balaenidae. It grows up to sixty feet long, and
is twelve to eighteen feet long at birth. It weighs up to sixty tons as an
adult. The right whale is classified as an endangered species due to an estimated
population of less than 250 mature right whales and an estimated continuing
decline of at least 20% within two generations. The right whale was once the
most hunted of all whales, and is now protected by law.
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Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale is classified as a member of the order Cetacea (Whales) and
is a member of the family Balaenopteridae. The male blue whale grows to about
eighty-two feet long, and the female grows to about eighty-five feet long.
It weighs up to 285,000 pounds as an adult. The blue whale is classified as
an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the blue whale
population over the last three generations based on direct observation, an
index of abundance, and levels of exploitation. The blue whale is the largest
mammal to have lived on the earth, but it feeds on some of the smallest marine
organisms - plankton.
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Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)
The fin whale is classified as a member of the order Cetacea (Whales) and
is a member of the family Balaenopteridae. It grows up to eighty feet long.
The fin whale is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of
at least 50% of the blue whale population over the last three generations
based on direct observation, an index of abundance, and levels of exploitation.
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Golden Lion Tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia)
The golden lion tamarin is classified as a member of the order Primates and
is a member of the family Callitrichidae. The golden lion tamarin's head and
body are about one foot long, and the tail is slightly shorter. It weighs
about one and a half pounds. The golden lion tamarin is classified as a critically
endangered species due to the fact that it only exists in severely fragmented
subpopulations consisting of no more than fifty mature tamarins each, and
that there has been continuing decline in the golden lion tamarin population.
The golden lion tamarin is one of the most endangered of all mammals.
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Hybrid Spider Monkey (Ateles belzebuth hybridus)
The hybrid spider monkey is classified as a member of the order Primates and
is a member of the family Cebidae. The hybrid spider monkey grows to almost
two feet long, not including the tail. It weighs from ten to fifteen pounds.
The hybrid spider monkey is classified as an endangered species due to the
fact that it only exists in severely fragmented subpopulations, and that there
has been continuing decline in the hybrid spider monkey population. The hybrid
spider monkey is known for its ability to use its tail as an extra limb.
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Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
The aye-aye is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member
of the family Daubentoniidae. The aye-aye is about the size of a rabbit, and
is brown. It is a nocturnal animal. The aye-aye is classified as an endangered
species due to a projected reduction of at least 50% of the aye-aye population
over the next ten years based on levels of exploitation and a decline in area
of occupancy. Also, the aye-aye has an estimated population of less than 2500
and an observed continuing decline in the form of severly fragmented subpopulations.
The aye-aye builds nests out of twigs to hide during the day. It can be found
on the African island of Madagascar.
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Western Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla)
The western gorilla is classified as a member of the order Primates and is
a member of the family Hominidae. The male gorilla grows to about six feet
high, and weighs up to six hundred pounds. The female gorilla grows to about
five feet high, and weighs up to two hundred pounds. The western gorilla is
classified as an endangered species due to the projected gorilla population
declining to at most 50% due to exploitation and a decline in area of occupancy.
The gorilla is the largest and most powerful primate alive, but is a peaceful
and sociable animal.
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Red Wolf (Canis rufus)
The red wolf is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Canidae. The red wolf is classified as a critically
endangered species due to the estimation that its population consists of less
than fifty mature red wolves.
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Amur Leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis)
The amur leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as a critically endangered
species due to a reduction of at least 80% of its population over the past
three generations because of a decline in area of occupancy, extent of occurance,
or quality of habitat. The amur leopard population is also estimated to be
less than 50 mature individuals. Amur leopards can be found in eastern Asia.
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Anatolian Leopard (Panthera pardus tulliana)
The anatolian leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as a critically endangered
species due to an estimated population of less than 250 mature individuals,
a continuing decline in numbers of mature individuals, and a severely fragmented
population. Anatolian leopards can be found in Turkey.
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Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus)
The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as a critically endangered
species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals,
a continuing decline in numbers of mature individuals, and the fact that all
Asiatic cheetahs are in a single population. Asiatic cheetahs can be found
in Iran.
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Florida Cougar (Puma concolor coryi)
The Florida cougar is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is also known as the Florida panther
and the Florida Puma. It is classified as a critically endangered species
due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals. Florida
cougars can be found in the United States.
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Iberian Lynx (Lynx Pardinus)
The iberian lynx is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species
due to an estimated population of less than 2500 mature individuals and an
extimated continuing decline of at least 20% of its population within two
generations. Iberian lynx can be found in Portugal and Spain.
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Snow Leopard (Uncia uncia)
The snow leopard is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species
due to an estimated population of no more than 2500 snow leopards and the
fact that it has no subpopulation numbering more than 250 mature leopards.
Snow leopards can be found in eastern Asia.
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Texas Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis albescens)
The Texas ocelot is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Felidae. It is classified as an endangered species
due to an estimated population of less than 250 mature individuals. The Texas
ocelot can be found in Mexico and the United States.
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Tiger (Panthera tigris)
The tiger is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores) and
is a member of the family Felidae. The male tiger grows up to ten feet long
from its head to the tip of its tail, and weighs up to 575 pounds. The tiger
is classified as an endangered species due to the projected tiger population
declining to at most 50% within three generations due to exploitation and
a decline in area of occupancy. The tiger consists of eight subspecies, distinguished
by the colour of their coat.
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Marine Otter (Lutra felina)
The marine otter is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Mustelidae. It is classified as an endangered
species due to the marine otter population declining to at most 50% of present
levels because of the levels of exploitation and a decline in its area of
occupancy. Marine otters can be found in South America.
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Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
The giant panda is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Procyonidae. The male giant panda stands up
to five feet tall, and weighs up to 265 pounds. The female giant panda is
smaller and weighs less. The giant panda is classified as an endangered species
due to the fact that it only exists in severely fragmented subpopulations
consisting of up to 250 mature adults, and that there has been continuing
decline in the area of habitat. The giant panda feeds mainly on bamboo, even
though it is classified as a carnivore.
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Lesser Panda (Ailurus fulgens)
The lesser panda is classified as a member of the order Carnivora (Carnivores)
and is a member of the family Ursidae. It is classified as an endangered species
due to an estimated population of less than 2500 mature individuals and a
continuing decline in numbers of mature individuals because of severly fragmented
populations. Lesser pandas can be found in southern Asia.
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Cuvier's Gazelle (Gazella cuvieri)
The Cuvier's gazelle is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla (Even-Toed
Hoofed Mammals) and is a member of the family Bovidae. It is classified as
an endangered species due to a severely fragmented population estimated to
number less than 2500 mature individuals. The Cuvier's gazelle can be found
in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.
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Western Giant Eland (Tragelaphus derbianus derbianus)
The western giant eland is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla
(Even-Toed Hoofed Mammals) and is a member of the family Bovidae. The western
giant eland is one of the largest antelopes in Africa. It can stand up to
six feet high at the shoulder. It weighs up to 1,500 pounds. The western giant
eland is classified as an endangered species due to a population estimated
to number less than 2500 mature individuals, an estimated continuing decline
of at least 20% within 2 generations, and a continuing decline observed by
the fact that all individuals are in a single subpopulation. The eland has
long spiraled horns and tufted, cattlelike tails. It can be found in western
Africa.
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Wild Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus)
The wild Bactrian camel is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla
(Even-Toed Hoofed Mammals) and is a member of the family Camelidae. The wild
Bactrian camel's shoulder height is about six feet, and it grows up to twelve
feet long. It weighs up to 1,500 pounds. The wild Bactrian camel is classified
as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the wild Bactrian
camel population over the last three generations based on levels of exploitation
and a decline in area of occupancy, and due to severely fragmented subpopulations
numbering no more than 250 mature camels. The wild Bactrian camel is the only
truly wild two-humped camel in the world.
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Manipur Brow-Antlered Deer (Cervus eldii eldii)
The Manipur brow-antlered deer is classified as a member of the order Artiodactyla
(Even-Toed Hoofed Mammals) and is a member of the family Cervidae. It is classified
as a critically endangered species due to a continuing decline in area of
occupancy and the fact that there are no more than 250 mature Manipur brow-antlered
deers and they live in a single population. These animals can be found in
India.
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Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis)
The black rhinoceros is classified as a member of the order Perissodactyla
(Odd-Toed Hoofed Mammals) and is a member of the family Rhinocerotidae. The
black rhinoceros grows up to twelve feet long and six feet high. It weighs
up to three thousand pounds. The black rhinoceros is classified as a critically
endangered species due to a reduction of at least 80% of the black rhinoceros
population over the last three generations based on direct observation, an
index of abundance, and a decline in area of occupancy. The black rhinoceros
is the most aggressive species in the rhinoceros family, and can charge at
speeds up to thirty miles per hour.
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Broom's Pygmy-possum (Burramys parvus)
The Broom's Pygmy-possum is classified as a member of the order Marsupialia
(Marsupials) and is a member of the family Burramyidae. It is also known as
the mountain pygmy-possum. The Broom's pygmy-possum is classified as an endangered
species due to an estimated extent of occurrence that is less than 5000 km²,
a severely fragmented population, and a projected decline in area of occupancy,
extent of occurance, quality of habitat, number of subpopulations, and number
of mature individuals. The Broom's pygmy-possum can be found in Australia.
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Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat (Lasiorhinus krefftii)
The northern hairy-nosed wombat is classified as a member of the order Marsupialia
(Marsupials) and is a member of the family Vombatidae. It is classified as
a critically endangered species due to an estimated extent of occurrence that
is less than 100 km², a severely fragmented population, a projected decline
in quality of habitat, and an estimated population of less than 50 mature
individuals. The northern hairy-nosed wombat can be found in Australia.
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Short-tailed Chinchilla (Chinchilla brevicaudata)
The short-tailed chinchilla is classified as a member of the order Rodentia
(Rodents) and is a member of the family Chinchillidae. It is classified as
a critically endangered species due to an estimated population decline of
at least 80% over the past ten years based on a decline in area of occupancy
and levels of exploitation. The short-tailed chinchilla can be found in South
America.
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Giant Armadillo (Priodontes maximus)
The giant armadillo is classified as a member of the order Edentata (Edentates)
and is a member of the family Dasypodidae. It is classified as an endangered
species due to an estimated population decline of at least 50% over the past
ten years based on levels of exploitation and a decline in area of occupancy.
The giant armadillo can be found in South America.
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