Nicholas Lyons+FollowBronx Zoo welcomes rare pygmy slow loris babyA tiny, endangered pygmy slow loris just made its debut at the Bronx Zoo’s newly reopened World of Darkness exhibit—marking the first primate birth in the revamped space. This little arrival is a big win for conservation, especially since these Southeast Asian creatures are under threat from habitat loss and illegal trade. The zoo’s efforts as part of the Species Survival Plan help keep hope alive for this rare species. If you’re heading to the Bronx Zoo soon, keep an eye out for this nocturnal newcomer! What do you think—should more zoos focus on breeding endangered animals? #Travel #BronxZoo #EndangeredSpecies00Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowThis Fuzzy Rhino Is Basically a Forest UnicornDid you know there’s a tiny, hairy rhino that looks straight out of a fantasy novel—and it’s almost gone? The Sumatran rhino is the smallest, hairiest, and rarest of all rhinos, perfectly built for dense rainforests but totally unprepared for bulldozers and poachers. With fewer than 80 left in the wild, this living relic is vanishing fast. If we don’t step in, we could lose this magical creature forever. Wild, right? #Science #SumatranRhino #EndangeredSpecies290Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowShark Fins Are Pushing Sharks to ExtinctionShark fins are still big business, and it’s getting scary. Despite international rules, tons of fins from endangered sharks are showing up in Hong Kong markets. Scientists say illegal trade is so out of control that some ancient shark species could actually disappear. It’s all for pricey shark fin soup and trophies. If we don’t chill out on the finning, we could lose these ocean predators for good—and nobody really knows what that’ll do to the seas. #Science #SharkFinning #EndangeredSpecies00Share
Tanya Jackson+FollowWild Tarantulas Are Being Smuggled In?!Did you know the Malaysian purple-femur tarantula is being poached for the exotic pet trade and smuggled into the US, even though it’s illegal? These gorgeous spiders are super rare and now at risk of extinction because collectors can’t get enough. Conservationists are begging for endangered status to stop the imports. If you’re into exotic pets, maybe skip the wild-caught ones and help protect these unique creatures! #Pets #WildlifeTrade #EndangeredSpecies50Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowSumatran Rhinos Are Down to 50—Can We Save Them?Fewer than 50 Sumatran rhinos are left in the wild, and their future is hanging by a thread. Decades of habitat loss, poaching, and failed breeding programs nearly wiped them out, but recent sanctuary births are giving conservationists hope. Still, every new calf is a miracle—and a reminder that we’re in a race against extinction. What would you do to help save these rare creatures? Drop your ideas below! #Science #SumatranRhino #EndangeredSpecies330Share
Tanya Jackson+FollowOnly 1,000 Borneo Elephants Left?!Borneo elephants are officially endangered, and there are less than 1,000 left in the wild. Their biggest threats? Deforestation and humans moving in on their turf, which leads to more run-ins (and not the cute kind). Conservationists and local communities are teaming up to save these gentle giants, but they need all the help and awareness they can get. Can you imagine a world without Borneo elephants? Let’s not let that happen! #Pets #BorneoElephants #EndangeredSpecies20Share
