The protected waters of the National Marine Sanctuary System provide safe haven for many endangered species, such as Hawaiian monk seals. By helping create safer habitats, the National Marine Sanctuary System gives endangered species the opportunities they need to regain a foothold.
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#TGIF Endangered Nubian /Rothschild Giraffe ❤️ 🦒 A tender moment after a Rothschild’s giraffe nursed her calf at sunset. The Nubian giraffe is rare and one of the most endangered subspecies of giraffes. The largest population found in Uganda, followed by Kenya. This lovely shot was taken at Lake Nakuru NP in Kenya by #wildographer @haojiang00629 #Wildography #wildographyandsafaris #giraffe #babyanimals #tender #love #wildlife #endangeredspecies #giraffes (at Lake Nakuru National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqMFSOUsD2v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Today is World Elephant Day, 2024 🐘 Today is another day in the race against time to prevent the extinction of these extraordinary animals. I am so in love with elephants. Their intelligence, memory, and emotional lives are as absolutely wondrous as they are complex. These magnificent beauties are also #ecosystem engineers that serve a vital role in the health of our environment. 🌎
It is devastating they face extinction by the end of the next decade if we do not take bold and decisive action now. 100 or more are killed per day by human impact such as poaching, habitat encroachment and destruction, and disease brought on by the consequences of that infringement. Conservation is crucial for our planet... as it is also our moral imperative to protect them as sentient animals who share so much in common with us as human beings.
Polar bears aren't actually white - their fur is transparent. The hair of a polar bear looks white because the air spaces in each hair scatter light of all colors.
Thursday, May 18 at 12 pm Hawaiʻi / 3 pm Pacific / 6 pm Eastern
Hawaiian monk seals, ʻīlioholoikauaua, are the world's only tropical seal and one of the most endangered marine mammals. These unique seals are native to, and only live in the Hawaiian Archipelago. The biggest segment of their population resides in the remote islands and atolls of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program works throughout the populated main Hawaiian Islands and the Monument to understand the biology of monk seals, what they need to survive, what threatens their survival, and how to help. Join one of the program's ecologists, Dr. Stacie Robinson, as she shares the latest status updates and research.
In a remarkable turn of events, the Auckland Island Rail, once thought to be extinct, was rediscovered in the second half of the 20th century, marking a significant milestone for ornithology and conservation efforts. This elusive bird, known for its secretive nature, was first identified in the 19th century but disappeared from scientific records between 1893 and 1966.