At Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, armed guards protect a northern white rhino named Sudan. Sudan is the last living male of his kind. As one of just three northern white rhinos on Earth (the other two, females, are also under protection at Ol Pejeta), Sudan is a constant reminder that rhinos are in trouble. Their greatest enemy? Poachers.
Month: September 2016
It’s International Red Panda Day! Let’s learn more about these unique and, let’s face it, adorable animals.
Back in October 2014, Asha de Vos, a Sri Lankan marine biologist, took the stage at TEDGlobal to deliver a 6-minute speech called “Why you should care about whale poo.” She spoke passionately about the devastating effects 200 years of whaling had on global whale populations. She argued that these animals’ importance extends far beyond their charismatic beauty. Rather, as “ecosystem engineers,” she said whales play an important role in maintaining the health of Earth’s oceans.
Imagine being the very first person to stumble upon a giraffe, a blue whale, or a panda. What would you think about a giraffe’s 6-foot-long neck, a blue whale’s humongous body, or a panda’s striking black-and-white fur? These would be startling sights indeed!