Many animals are extinct and some are on the verge of danger. However, there are some species that are thought to be gone forever that actually reappear, as if they have returned from the dead. Paleontologists call it pulling a "Lazarus taxon." Today, there are still many species that are critically endangered and awareness has led to the compilation of important data, useful tools such as the IUCN red list, which ranks different species according to extinction risk. strains. These data also allow us to know which of these species are no longer dangerous. Toplist always wants to focus on the positives, but also doesn't forget that there are still a lot of bad things to take care of. Therefore, we have compiled a list of rare and precious animals that have been promptly protected against extinction.
Mexican long-nosed bats
The great long-nosed bat, also known as the Mexican long-nosed bat, is a species of bat in the family Phyllostomidae. It is found in Mexico and the United States. The Mexican long-nosed bat is dark brown, with a darker back and lighter belly. The Mexican long-nosed bat mainly consumes pollen and nectar, which is an essential link in the life cycle of the agave plant. These cacti are very popular because they are used in the production of mezcal and tequila. Unfortunately, this species of bat is classified as one of the most endangered species. Partly due to overexploitation of the agave cactus.
It was not until 2013 that the Mexican long-nosed bat was removed from this list, becoming the first mammal to be successfully protected in Mexico. These positive results can be attributed to the joint efforts of scientists, local communities and government agencies. The consensus of cooperation has created a feeling of friendliness, closeness to bats and helps to improve human awareness.
Przewalski's horse
Mongolian wild horse or Przewalski wild horse. The last remaining wild horse, this incredible horse is galloping in its natural habitat once again. The Przewalski horses that are still alive today are direct descendants of horses captured in the early 20th century for keeping in zoos around the world. They were thought to be extinct in the wild, but later in 1992, 16 members were reintroduced to the wild in Mongolia. Once considered extinct, the Pregoaski horse has been reintroduced into the wild in Khustain Nuruu National Park, Takhin Tal Nature Reserve and Khomiin Tal Nature Reserve.
From 2011 on, the number of Przewalski's horses was constantly increasing. In the census made in 2018, there were about 2,000 of these Przewalski horses still alive. Unlike other "wild" horses that have ever been domesticated, the Przewalski horse has never been domesticated, and is the only true wild horse that has survived to this day.
Humpback whale
Humpback whales are marine mammals that roam the world's oceans in long migrations. In fact, they performed the longest migrations of any other known mammal on Earth. In 1988, these beautiful animals faced the severe consequences of over-hunting, which resulted in them being placed on the endangered species list.
Today, thanks to efforts made at the international level, we have saved this number of whales. Prohibition of whaling is a very important key in conservation. This measure is still applied to this day. Eileen Sobeck, a member of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) called this a "real story of ecological success". In fact, she's the one who proposed removing the humpback whale from the endangered species list after witnessing its spectacular recovery.
White head eagle
The bald eagle is a top bird of prey in North America. It is the national bird and symbol of the United States. In the 70s, the dumping of chemical waste into freshwater and seawater was much more common than today, causing serious water pollution. Agrochemical residues found in the fish that feed this mighty bald eagle, as well as indiscriminate hunting of them, have resulted in a severe loss of the species. The situation became so dire that the bald eagle was listed as endangered in the United States, even though it is a national symbol.
After implementing the recovery plan, the number of bald eagles present in the US has increased again. In 1996, this species was designated as "least concern". And on June 28, 2007, this bald eagle was finally removed from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife in 48 states in the continental United States.
Panda
The giant panda, or simply panda, is a species of bear native to China. The panda is a curious but solitary animal. They know how to symbolize the fight for animal rights.
Pandas were listed as rare in the 80s, becoming a real success story. In 2016, it was reported that pandas changed their status from endangered to mild after their numbers increased by about 17%. Above all, the protection of these large mammals is great news for forests in general because in order to preserve giant pandas, their natural habitat must also be protected. This has also created common habitats for other species (such as the Chinese golden snub-nosed monkey, the ox or even the Japanese crested ibis) that can also restore their habitat. And this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to new species being conserved!
Arabian straight-horned antelope
The Arabian straight-horned antelope is a beautiful antelope that mainly inhabits deserts. This species of antelope became extinct in the wild in the early 1970s, but has been brought back to life in zoos and private nature reserves. They reappeared in the early 1980s. However, it is also on the endangered species list, along with many other wild species in the Arabian Peninsula and Sinai Peninsula. The good news is that since 2011, the Arabian straight-horned antelope has been considered a species that has reached the "vulnerable" level, which is a huge step forward since it was once a species on the red list.
Reproduction programs for this antelope in captivity began in 2007 and have since been gradually successful. According to the final reports compiled, there are about 1,220 wild antelopes in the Arabian Peninsula. That means this 4-legged friend is now endangered species, and one step closer to extinction.
Birds of Guam rail
The Guam rail, also known as the Guam waterfowl, is a flightless bird that is endemic to the Island of Guam, located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The Guam rail disappeared from southern Guam in the early 1970s and became extinct from the entire island in the late 1980s. The bird then returned after a decades-long conservation effort, derived from the last 21 individuals in captivity.
To this day, it remains the second bird in history to recover from being considered extinct in the wild. The reduction in the number of this bird in Guam occurred after the Second World War. It was the result of the accidental introduction of a tree snake in 1987, which wiped out the Guam rail bird from its natural habitat. Now, more than 35 years later, it is possible to return them to their natural habitat, and of course still requires active management of this species to ensure its protection.
Crested Gecko
Crested Gecko, also known as crested gecko, is one of the taxonomic species of Lazarus, as the Toplist mentioned in the introduction of this article. They come from the French New Caledonia region, on the coast of Australia. Unlike other types of geckos, Crested Gecko geckos if they lose their tails, they will not be able to grow back. Not much is known about this mysterious reptile.
This Crested Gecko was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in 1994, and its abundance in captivity is a testament to its ease of care and ability to thrive. them in captivity. Despite being classified as a vulnerable species, the Crested Gecko is still commonly owned by people as an exotic pet even though it is protected by the Convention on International Trade in Flora and Fauna. endangered wild, also known as CITES.
West Indian Manatee
Another marine animal that has managed to get off the endangered species list is the West Indian manatee, which was once classified as endangered to threatened. The West Indian manatee is a species of mammal in the family Trichechidae, order Sirenia. The West Indian manatee is a separate species from the Amazon manatee and the West African manatee. Based on genetic and morphological studies, the West Indian manatee is divided into two subspecies: the Florida manatee and the Caribbean manatee. The West Indian manatee lives in warm waters off Central America, rivers in the southeastern United States, and western Indian waters.
The good news was given by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in 2017. Although the West Indian manatee is still a threatened species, this important step forward means the population numbers of the West Indian manatee. These marine mammals are on the rise and their natural habits are being restored. Therefore, it can be safely concluded that international cooperation for species conservation is working.
Mountain gorilla
The mountain gorilla is a species of gorilla that lives in specific mountainous areas in Central Africa, the Virunga Mountains (also known as Mufumbiro), a mountain range that crosses 3 countries and 4 national parks. Regarding the personality of mountain gorillas, in general, researchers say that they are quite shy, all behaviors are restrained, violent behaviors are very rare in long-term individuals in the herd. However, if a conflict occurs, the male leader can protect his herd to death, they will use forest items to "throw each other", even rush at each other and decide to lose until one of them is defeated. death side.
Although critically endangered, the number of mountain gorillas has not decreased, but on the contrary is increasing. Back in 2008, it was estimated that the population of this particular gibbon reached 680 individuals. By 2018, there were about 1,000 mountain gorillas, the highest number of members of this species ever recorded. As a result, this species has gone from critically endangered to endangered.
The Tigers of India
India is home to about 75% of the world's tiger population. There were an estimated 40,000 tigers in India in 1947, but hunting and habitat loss have reduced tiger populations to dangerously low levels. Humans are an important agent encroaching on the tiger's habitat. About 225 people were killed by tiger attacks between 2014 and 2019.
Currently, the Indian government is still trying to manage the tiger population better and dedicate 50 habitats across the country for the "king of the jungle" to reside. Fortunately, in 2020, India has announced it has reached its planned target with an estimated number of 2,967 tigers in 2018 compared to a record low of 1,411 in 2006. Also in 2020, A tiger conservation group notes that tigers are making a "remarkable comeback" in much of South Asia, as well as Russia and China. In the state of Uttar Pradesh, for example, there are more than 20 tigers living in sugarcane fields or social forestry areas, creating many challenges for the conservation of the forest lord and the protection of the people.
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