In Iberian Lynx on the Edge of Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how much wilderness has been lost in Spain due to human activities — only 4% of the land is now protected wilderness. However, in the Sierra de Andújar, a natural park has been created for the Iberian lynx and their numbers are now increasing. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The White Rhino Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the sad tale of how elephants and rhinos are killed for their tusks and horns. The northern white rhinoceros is now facing extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Sumatran Rhinoceros Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the dire situation of the Sumatran rhinoceros, with fewer than 70 individuals left. The rapid destruction of South East Asia’s forests, driven by deforestation for timber and agriculture, has led to the loss of habitats for many species, including the rhino. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
The article "Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction" from BBC's Discover Wildlife highlights critically endangered species, including the vaquita porpoise and the black and chestnut eagle. It explores conservation efforts and the urgent need to protect these species from habitat loss, pollution, and poaching.
Rhinos are among the oldest groups of mammals on Earth, with ancestors that roamed the planet millions of years before humans. Today, however, these iconic animals are among the world's most endangered species.
In this fact file video from Chester Zoo, discover the remarkable adaptations of the eastern black rhinoceros, from its iconic double horns and swiveling ears to its unique prehensile lip that helps it feed on leaves and branches. Learn how these solitary giants communicate, care for their calves, and survive in the grasslands and savannas of eastern Africa, while exploring the conservation efforts working to protect this critically endangered species from extinction.
The article "Manatees: Gentle Sea Cows of Rivers and Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a guide to these slow-moving aquatic mammals. It explains the different types of manatees, their habitats, diet, size, and how they reproduce. It also highlights the threats they face and the conservation efforts underway to protect them from extinction.
The article "The Dangers of Shark Finning: Why It’s Harmful to Sharks and the Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife discusses the severe impact of shark finning, a practice where sharks are killed for their fins and used in shark fin soup. The demand for this luxury dish, mostly in China, is rapidly growing, pushing many shark species to the brink of extinction.
In Iberian Lynx on the Edge of Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how much wilderness has been lost in Spain due to human activities — only 4% of the land is now protected wilderness. However, in the Sierra de Andújar, a natural park has been created for the Iberian lynx and their numbers are now increasing. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The White Rhino Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough tells the sad tale of how elephants and rhinos are killed for their tusks and horns. The northern white rhinoceros is now facing extinction. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Sumatran Rhinoceros Faces Extinction, narrator Sir David Attenborough highlights the dire situation of the Sumatran rhinoceros, with fewer than 70 individuals left. The rapid destruction of South East Asia’s forests, driven by deforestation for timber and agriculture, has led to the loss of habitats for many species, including the rhino. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
The article "Eleven of the Rarest Animals in the World at Risk of Extinction" from BBC's Discover Wildlife highlights critically endangered species, including the vaquita porpoise and the black and chestnut eagle. It explores conservation efforts and the urgent need to protect these species from habitat loss, pollution, and poaching.
Rhinos are among the oldest groups of mammals on Earth, with ancestors that roamed the planet millions of years before humans. Today, however, these iconic animals are among the world's most endangered species.
In this fact file video from Chester Zoo, discover the remarkable adaptations of the eastern black rhinoceros, from its iconic double horns and swiveling ears to its unique prehensile lip that helps it feed on leaves and branches. Learn how these solitary giants communicate, care for their calves, and survive in the grasslands and savannas of eastern Africa, while exploring the conservation efforts working to protect this critically endangered species from extinction.
The article "Manatees: Gentle Sea Cows of Rivers and Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife is a guide to these slow-moving aquatic mammals. It explains the different types of manatees, their habitats, diet, size, and how they reproduce. It also highlights the threats they face and the conservation efforts underway to protect them from extinction.
The article "The Dangers of Shark Finning: Why It’s Harmful to Sharks and the Oceans" from BBC's Discover Wildlife discusses the severe impact of shark finning, a practice where sharks are killed for their fins and used in shark fin soup. The demand for this luxury dish, mostly in China, is rapidly growing, pushing many shark species to the brink of extinction.