Photo credit: Kevin H. Barnes
The Aquatic Tenre, Limnogale mergulus, is listed as ‘VULNERABLE’ on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™. Continue reading
Archive for Madagascar
IUCN Species of the Day: Aquatic Tenrec
Posted in IUCN Species of the Day with tags agricultural expansion, Andringitra National Park, animal blog, animal blogs, Animal Rights, Animals, animals blog, aquatic habitat, Aquatic Tenrec, Biodiversity., Conservation, Current Events, deforestation, Education, Endangered Species, endemic species, endemic to Madagascar, Environment, erosion, Extinction, fish trap bycatch, fish traps, forest catchments, forest fragmentation, forest loss, forested catchments, forests, highlands, humid forests, IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, jellyfish, killing, Limnogale mergulus, Madagascar, Nature, nocturnal mammals, poaching, prevention of erosion, protected areas, protected areas network, Ranomafana National Park, riparian zones, riverine habitat, semi-aquatic mammal, siltation, soil erosion, stop poaching, tenrec, vegetated riparian zones, vulnerable, vulnerable to extinction, web-footed tenrec, wildlife, wildlife blog, wildlife blogs, wildlife conservation, wildlife conservation blog on August 26, 2011 by Bush WarriorsPhoto of the Day
Posted in Photo of the Day with tags Africa, Andy Kammer, animal blog, animal blogs, animal photos, Animal Rights, Animals, animals blog, Anti Poaching, Biodiversity., Bush Warriors Photo of the Day, bushmeat, Conservation, critically endangered, Current Events, dancing lemurs, deforestation, Education, Endangered Species, Environment, Extinction, habitat destruction, habitat loss, illegal, illegal hunting, IUCN Red List, lemur photo, lemurs, Madagascar, Nature, nature photography, photo contest, Photography, Photos, poaching, sifaka lemur photo, Sifaka Lemurs, sifaka photo, Sifakas, stop poaching, wildlife, wildlife blog, wildlife blogs, wildlife conservation, wildlife conservation blog, wildlife photography, wildlife photos on December 24, 2010 by Caroline Thompson
“What the Sifaka is THAT?!”
Photo credit: Andy Kammer
Sifakas are a one of the many varieties of lemur that are found on the island of Madagascar. The word “lemur” comes from the Latin word lemurs, referring to ghosts and spirits. Their staring eyes, haunting calls, and nocturnal nature led early observers to think these primates were ghosts or forest spirits. Unlike most lemurs, Sifakas remain upright and leap from tree to tree, using their powerful hind legs to clear distances of over 30 feet (nine meters). Sifakas can also cover open ground remarkably fast by sashaying, or leaping, on their hind limbs. This movement is often referred to as “dancing.”
There are several species and subspecies of sifaka. Of the most endangered are the Silky Sifaka and the Perrier’s Sifaka, which are both deemed ‘critically endangered’ on the IUCN Red List. Sadly, both species have fewer than 250 individuals. Five other sifaka species (Coquerel’s, Crowned, Diademed, Milne-Edward’s, and the Golden-Crowned)are listed as ‘endangered’. Madagascar is undergoing extensive deforestation and habitat loss, which, along with poaching, are the primary threats to the nation’s lemurs.
Enjoy this video of some Sifakas “dancing” across their habitat:
Please click here to see ALL of our Photo of the Day winners and for more information on the Bush Warriors Photo of the Day Contest, including how to enter. Enjoy the beauty of nature, just as it was intended to be!
Tattoo of the Day
Posted in Tattoo of the Day with tags Africa, animal blog, animal blogs, Animal Rights, animal tattoos, Animals, animals blog, Anti Poaching, Biodiversity., Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation, Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day, Conservation, Current Events, Education, Endangered Species, Environment, Extinction, habitat loss, illegal, illegal hunting, Jeff Gogue, lemur tattoo, lemurs, Madagascar, Nature, new species discovered, News, poaching, ring-tailed lemur, stop poaching, tattoos, wild animal tattoos, wildlife, wildlife blog, wildlife blogs, wildlife conservation, wildlife conservation blog, wildlife tattoos on December 21, 2010 by Caroline Thompson
Tattoo by Jeff Gogue.
The Ring-Tailed Lemur is a primate native to Madagascar. They are considered ‘near threatened’ by the IUCN, and their numbers are declining. The two greatest threats to this lemur are hunting and habitat loss. Scientists believe this species’ population has undergone reduction of at least 20-25% over just the last 24 years.
Madagascar is one of the most fascinating places on earth. An isolated island, it is responsible for 36% of all primate families and houses all of the world’s 50+ species of lemurs. Researchers continuously find new species of plants and animals on the island. In fact, a new lemur species was discovered just last week. It is a long-tongued, squirrel-size lemur and has yet to be named. The species was first found in 1995 by Conservation International President and primatologist, Russ Mittermeier. However, he was unable to follow up on his find until this past October.
“It is particularly remarkable that we continue to find new species of lemurs and many other plants and animals in this heavily impacted country, which has already lost 90 percent or more of its original vegetation,” said Mittermeier. Indeed, Madagascar suffers from some of the most extensive habitat destruction and deforestation on our planet. This new discovery highlights the fact that we are likely losing species faster than we can find them.
Remember: Tattoos are forever… and so is extinction. To see all of the FANTASTIC art featured on Bush Warriors Tattoo of the Day, and to learn more about this initiative, please click here. You can also share photos of your own wildlife tattoos and enjoy others’ at our Facebook group, Bush Warriors Inked Nation for Conservation.
Brought to you in partnership with INKED MAGAZINE:
Bush Warriors 