Where is the largest group of cheetahs found and how many are there? The largest wild population of cheetahs is found in Namibia. 2500 4. What is the cub mortality rate? The cheetah has suffered from inbreeding, high infant mortality, loss of habitat, a reduction in its prey base, conflicts with livestock farming, and a reduced ability to survive in parks and reserves due to the presence of larger predators.
These incredible animals were first declared game in 1950 because they were thought to be a threat to people and livestock. It's hard to believe but at the beginning of the 20th century, there were over 500 of these animals roaming around. Many factors contribute to why these animals have become endangered. Catfights, automobile collisions, illegal hunting, mercury poisoning, and disease are just part of it. Catfights mainly happen when two cats are fighting for territory.
Spider Monkeys can be very dependent creatures as they depend on their mothers for about 10 weeks after their birth. They travel in groups of two to three dozen. “According to some scientists, the spider monkey is the most intelligent of the New World monkeys.” (1) There are two main reasons that some groups of Spider Monkeys are endangered. One is that the destruction of their habitat. (They live in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America.)
However the Snow Leopard does compete with hunters who illegally hunt them for the selling’s of their organs. Over Population The Snow Leopard is expected to soon become extinct, and yes there are other species such as some of their small prey seeming to be overpopulating the area. The bunnies are said to be mass producing over in their habitat but only because of how quick bunnies and hare are at reproduction. On the other hand the larger prey are said to never be a problem of over population at this point because the snow leopard feed off them daily and because they don’t have a high
The legs of the cat are very muscular and the back legs are much longer than the front, allowing the cats to increase their leaping abilities (Knight, 2005). Their fur is a solid, light brown color, but when they are young cubs, the fur will have spots, similar to a snow leopard (“Basic facts”, 2014). This animal, along with its cubs, has a varied geography across the western hemisphere. The species spreads from Canada all the way down to Argentina (“Basic facts”, 2014). In the United States, there are over 30,000 mountain lions (“Basic facts”, 2014), which makes this cat the largest member of the cat family present in the country (“Mountain Lion”, 2014).
Humans are one of the main reasons that the Florida Panther is an endangered species. They were heavily hunted in the mid-1950s, which took a big toll on the population. They have always been hunted for one reason or another by humans though. The panthers were hunted for several reasons. Since panthers sometimes eat livestock off of farms, farmers would set up traps, poisons, or even just shoot them in order to prevent them from eating their livestock.
Narrow and hard padded, the paws hold only slightly retractable claws. They are the only of its type among the species of cat with this type of claw. This offers the cat extra grip when running. The cheetah's flexible spine, oversized liver, enlarged heart, wide nostrils, increased lung capacity, and thin muscular body make this cat the swiftest hunter in Africa. Covering 7-8 meters in a stride, with only one foot touching the ground at a time, the cheetah can reach a speed of 110 km/h in seconds.
Wild Animals Do Not Make Good Pets >It is estimated between 5,000 and 7,000 tigers are kept as “pets”, more than exist in the wild. A tiger can be purchased for as little as $300 or less than a purebred dog. >Almost everyone loves animals, and many would want to own a wild animal, because they believe their animal would be different. >I personally wanted a pet “large” cat until I became informed on the dangers of owning one. >In order to help you better understand the importance of why wild animals do not make good pets, I will explain how you can't take the “wild” out of wild animals, the dangers of having them, and share stories of why it doesn't work.
T**** Ms. H***** 1st Block 28 October 2010 Do Not Judge People by Their Looks To Kill a Mockingbird was written in the 1960’s by Harper Lee. This story takes place in Maycomb County; where Harper Lee was actually born and raised. In this book Harper Lee shows discrimination, prejudice, and racism. Appearances do not always reflect reality. In the beginning of the book Boo Radley is described scary, to illustrate, “Boo was about six-and-a-half feet tall, judging by his tracks; he dined on raw squirrels and any cats he could catch, this is why his hands were bloodstained…” (Lee 13).
We only have five species remaining in the world today, and all of them are endangered. The Southern white rhinos were once found in large numbers across Southern Africa. They have horns and thick skin to protect themselves against predators like the lion and the hyena. But today, their biggest threat and enemy, is the human. This problem has become more public in the last two years and has drawn a lot of attention, which has resulted in international documentaries trying to raise awareness and support for these majestic creatures.