THE EDGE OF EXTINCTION
Endangered Species | (noun) en-dan-gered spe-cies | a species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
The current rate of extinction is far more than the expected natural rate and should be a cause of concern for all of us. (https://www.conserve-energy-future.com)
What is the root cause of these alarming statistics? HUMANS.
The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee
Scientific Name: Bombus affinis
Status: Endangered
Number Remaining: Population has plunged 90% since the 1990's
Threats: Disease, pesticides, climate change & habitat loss
The Mountain Gorilla
Scientific Name: Gorilla beringei beringei
Status: Critically Endangered
Number Remaining: around 800
Threats: Deforestation, human encroachment & poaching
The Galapagos Penguin
Scientific Name: Speniscus mendiculus
Status: Endangered
Number Remaining: less than 2,000
Threats: Pollution & climate change
The Sumatran Rhino
Scientific Name: Dicerorhinus sumatrensis
Status: Critically Endangered
Number Remaining: less than 100
Threats: Poaching & habitat loss
The Bengal Tiger
Scientific name: Panthera tigris tigris
Status: Endangered
Number Remaining: About 2,500
Threats: Poaching, habitat destruction & loss of their usual prey
*There are numerous organizations fighting for these animals and they ALL need help. Do what you can to help save these beautiful creatures before it's too late.
*All pieces are acrylic on wood (2ft x 2ft)
