Although rebuilding the Black Rhino population has made great strides, poaching is still contributing toward the endangerment of this magnificent creature. The Black Rhino is found in southern Africa and typically has a height of around 5. Similar to other leopards, it can run at speeds up to 37 miles per hour.
The Amur leopard is a nocturnal creature and it normally lives and hunts alone, although males occasionally choose to stay with the female after mating and assist in rearing the young.
Today, there are as few as 70 adult Amur Leopards in the wild. The Sumatran Orangutan lives in the trees of tropical rainforests. There are only approximately 7, Sumatran orangutans left in existence. In their natural habitat, orangutans disperse plant seeds over a wide area, so if they disappeared many tree species would suffer or die out.
Sumatran Orangutans are endangered mostly due to rapid habitat loss from fires and conversion of forests to oil palm plantations and other types of development. Louis Zoo, Oklahoma City Zoo. Sumatran Rhinos, or Asian Two-horned Rhinos, are smaller than other types of rhinoceros, weighing in at 1, - 2, pounds. Along with habitat loss, poaching is a very big threat to the Sumatran Rhinos.
In Vietnam, rhino horns are believed to cure cancer. The population of the Sumatran Rhinos is very unstable with fewer than remaining. Unfortunately, only two captive females have reproduced in the past 15 years. Where to see them: This animal is no longer available for viewing in the US. The only hairy rhino on view to the public was moved [2] from the Cincinnati Zoo to the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary in Indonesia for a breeding program in November This bird is characterized for its blue head.
There are only an estimated of these birds in the wild in southeast China. Pet trade has been linked to the rapid elimination of these beautiful birds. Although their mane resembles that of a lion, these small monkeys weigh less than two pounds and are typically around ten inches tall. The orange-gold color is believed to come from a combination of the sun and carotenoids in their food.
These monkeys are native to rainforests in southeastern Brazil, but unfortunately there are as few as of the Golden Lion Tamarin left today due to habitat loss, overexploitation, and the pet trade.
These monkeys were hunted by the local people at one time because it was believed that they carried yellow fever and malaria. The name "Pangolin" comes from a Malayan word meaning "to roll up," which is exactly what these animals do in self-defense. The Pangolin are much like anteaters but are covered in overlapping scales and when in danger roll into a ball to protect themselves.
They only weigh around 4. If you are interested in helping the pangolins, check out Save Pangolins [3] for ways you can make a difference! Where to see them: Singapore's Night Safari. The Blue-Eyed Black Lemur is a particularly special animal, as it is the only other primate besides humans to have blue eyes. The males are always completely black while the females range from reddish-brown to gray, often with black faces. Emerging from Madagascar, this species of lemur could become extinct in as little as eleven years due to deforestation.
The Mountain Chicken Frog is one of the largest frogs in the world, growing up to eight inches long and weighing around two pounds. The name, mountain chicken, came from the taste of its meat. Its natural habitat is in Montserrat and Dominica. Malayan Sun Bears are named for the orange crescent found on their chest. These bears are the smallest bears in the world, with the males weighing around pounds and having a height of approximately 4 feet. However, they are still plenty dangerous.
Sun Bears are sometimes called Honey Bears because of their love of honey and honeycombs. Like many other bears, hunting and habitat loss has become a serious issue for this species. The Florida Manatee is a relative of the elephant and can be found in warmer, typically shallow, waters. It has gray, wrinkled skin that attracts algae.
Manatees are gentle, slow-moving creatures and even body surf while playing. Despite their adorable looks and mass appeal, there are currently only 13 giant pandas in the United States. All of them are on loan from China. Find out how this agreement began, and where you can visit these beautiful, beloved animals in the US. Then, learn a little about the giant pandas you may find on your visit, and get advice from Traveling Moms on how to have the best viewing experience possible.
And sometimes she does. In we took a trip to Washington, D. San Diego has been known for its Giant Panda exhibit for decades. It was a bit anti-climactic for all of us because the pandas were pretty inactive and somewhat difficult to see , but somehow it still felt really special to see such amazing creatures again.
Then in , we took a quick trip to Atlanta to watch my beloved Braves play one last game at Turner Field. One night I realized something: In 3 years, we had unintentionally visited three of the four zoos in the United States that are home to giant pandas. The first giant pandas to live in the United States were a gift to President and Mrs.
Nixon from China in They lived in the National Zoo for more than 20 years before they died. In , China began loaning giant pandas to other countries for a price. Today, thirteen giant pandas reside in four US zoos.
All are on loan from China. These zoos work closely with other panda centers, collaborating on research, reproductive, and conservation efforts. The Chapultepec Zoo lets you see them for free.
On top of that, the Mexicans know how to care for their panda — with the bears living until record breaking old age.
While most countries struggle to get a baby from their panda pairs, the Chapultepec Zoo has successfully breed 8 pandas in captivity. But the tech and the pampering, unlike Mexico, Singapore has repeatedly fail to get a baby out of their pair. To see the pandas here, you need to spend USD This is not cheap and is equivalent to buying 5 Mcdonalds meal set in this Asian city.
But unlike most panda enclosures worldwide, the Singapore River Safari is almost entirely indoor. That means you can see the panda and most of the animals here even if it rains. And despite the astronomical cost of keeping the pandas and 2, other animals, the Berlin Zoo charges you only USD In fact, its panda died in In Malaysia , you can see the pandas in the Zoo Negara but the zoo charges international tourists almost double the price paid by the locals.
A foreign tourist needs to pay USD At the price of 3 Mcdonalds meal sets, most Malaysians find the tickets too expensive. And the arrival of the 2 celebrity pandas are not enough to bring big crowds to the cash-strapped zoo. If you love panda and you plan to go to Chiang Mai Thailand, add the Chiang Mai zoo in your bucket list.
At USD 7. If you want to visit the most beautiful panda enclosure in the world, go to the Pandasia in the Netherlands. Located in the Ouwehand Zoo , it charges a similar rate to the panda enclosure in Indonesia. But instead of a normal panda enclosure, pandas in this zoo live in a massive indoor and outdoor enclosure. At USD
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