Endangered Species

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Endangered Species

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European hunters are responsible for the early decline of black rhino populations. It was not uncommon for five or six rhinos to be killed in a day for food or simply for amusement. European settlers that arrived in Africa in the early 20th century to colonize and establish farms and plantations continued this senseless slaughter. Most people regarded rhinos as vermin and exterminated them at all costs.

The survival of Tasmanian Devils is threatened by Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), and the species is now listed as Endangered. DFTD causes tumours around the mouth, face and neck of Devils. The disease develops rapidly and is fatal: affected animals die within six months of the lesions first appearing.DFTD is contagious - the cancer cells are spread by biting during feeding and mating. It has spread across approximately 60% of Tasmania (Feb 2010) and has caused a rapid decline in wild Devil populations.

TasmaniaHuon pineDecidous beech (Fagus)Pandani

Central NamibiaThornbush-savannahAcacia bushCamel-thorn trees SouthNorth-East Kokerboom/ Single baobabs QuivertreeWild figsMakalani palms

Surrounding Vegetation

LocationNamibiaCoastal East AfricaHabitatDesertsGrasslands

Surrounding Vegetation

LocationAustralia (Tasmania)HabitatCoastal ScrublandsForest

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Huon Pine

Camel-thorn

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Tasmanian Devil

Black Rhinoceros