Endemic species: Top 9 lonely animals
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Risk of extinction
Endemic species are geographically constrained to one particular place on the planet. They often live on islands, though humanity has pushed more than a handful of continent-based animals to an endemic state through hunting and habitat loss. Endemic species are more likely to form in biologically isolated areas such as islands and large bodies of water. Endemic species run a higher risk of extinction because of their geographic isolation. (Text: Shea Gunther)
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It has been said that mankind is called animal, so I guess we can say; mankind is on this lonliness catagory. Altho I believe all living creatures have a time of lonliness and have their own ways of communication and not to trespass into thier world. These other creatures don't have an immitation device to kill as mankind. The creatures defend their area and we kill them; what a shame, but mankind prefer to take away what others need to survive. Also mankind loves to trash land [such as.... More
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Forget these animals as well as other inferior races of humans. Jew people are the lord of the this earth and forever will be. let us determine who lives or be it extinct from this world.
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It is sad about all of these creatures. I'm just surprised that the Clouded Leopard is not on the list. Or the new sub-species of Clouded Leopard that they just discovered.
A Giant Tortoise called George belonging to the Island of Pinta (Galapagos), is the last of his species. Only one specimen remained after their hunting by men. You can see it in the Galapagos National Park in Puerto Ayora.
beautiful photos
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