Thousands of people go on vacation safaris in Africa, each year, not just the landscape but also many wild animals that call the nature of her home. It 'a great experience to compete with anything else in the world. The incredibly sad part is that there are thousands of creatures and species that are extinct slowly due to the effects of human greed, cruelty and destruction of habitats. If we do not do more for the industries that are slowly killing battleAnimal World, here are five animals that could be lost forever ...
Cheetah
Cold-hearted people enjoy the fastest animal on earth for no other reason than vanity - its spotted fur are high, after looking for coats. Although protected by law, we are still losing the cheetah in large numbers. Other reasons include habitat loss, hunting and other predatory animals. Some have suggested that cheetahs are endangered as a species because of inbreeding, but it was found that, even if they have lost theirgenetic diversity of thousands of years ago they began to flourish until recently, suggesting that other factors involved in her disappearance seriously. They have been described as an extinct species in India.
Black Rhino
Almost an entire species become extinct because people enjoy with their horns to make knife handles. There were over a hundred thousand black rhinos in Africa just before the 20 Century. At that time, was the 1960 hit about 10 000 andIn the early 90s, less than 2,500 remained. The Jambiya is a dagger known as responsible for the use of rhino horn. Some also argue that the rhino horns are drugs or the effectiveness of these allegations were never proven legitimate by medical science.
African elephant
Imagine killed in front of a huge animal 6 000kg, so it might be a couple of keys of a piano or a couple of billiard balls are made. It seems completely absurd, but this is exactly what is happening around the world. A species completelydevastated, because demand for their ivory, the African elephant has threatened for years and is in a constant state of threat of trade. Other animals that suffer because of the trade in ivory, whale, hippopotamus, walrus and narwhal. Some argue that the extinct mammoths disappeared for the same reason - hunting by humans.
Mountain zebra
Another animal hunted for their skins, zebra Mountain is in danger. In 1930 there were fewerCape mountain zebras in Africa than 100 left, and fortunately through conservation efforts, about 2000 are currently in circulation. Mares may give birth to a foal every 12 months, but due to hunting and persecution, there simply is not enough left in the wild to ensure the safety of this type. These animals lose their habitats due to the booming agricultural sector as well as hunting.
Striped hyena
The ancient Greeks and Romans used the blood, genitals, eyes, tongue, fat, hair,Excrement and other body parts striped hyena to ward off evil and sure to love. It 'ridiculous superstition is often the cause of the visible and apparent destruction of a species. Loss of habitat is the main reason for the decline of the population in those days, although incredible, yet their body parts used for medicinal purposes unfounded. Something interesting about this dog, as a creature, it is completely tamed, if trained from a young age.
LonelyGeorge
Although not in Africa, but it's still worth a mention found by considering the context, it is Lonesome George. The turtle has been called the world's rarest animals and is a potent symbol for the fate of international conservation efforts. Native to the Galapagos Islands, George is the last remaining individual of his species. The fact that he and thousands of other animals are in danger of extinction, may seem excessive, but there are many things individuals can do,Support the conservation of these creatures. The transfer of knowledge and education is a beginning, and work by supporting the legitimate organizations contribute to the conservation of a species also makes a big difference.
