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The South American Tapir is also one of the three prominent animals anticipated by tourists in the Amazonian rainforest. The adorable, clay-lick-grazing animal is classified as endangered in Peru, and the ecosystems are destroyed by deforestation and burning. The deforestation and illegal poaching serve equally significant threats to the survival of this animal.🙂

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Did you know there’s this cool monkey 🐒 called the white-cheeked spider monkey? It’s from the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. They’re super adapted for living in trees with their long arms and legs, almost like little acrobats! They mostly eat fruit and hang out in big groups, but they split into smaller groups to find food, which is a smart way to avoid fighting over it.🐵

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The Purple-crowned Fairy-wren is found in dense riverine vegetation and comprises two subspecies. During the breeding season, males are known for their striking purple plumage. Current grazing practices and uncontrolled fires have led to habitat reduction, posing a significant threat to their survival. Environmental projects in Australia, particularly controlled burns, are helping to improve their survival and support indigenous land management.🐦

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The Gouldian Finch is one of the most beautiful small birds, but its population is threatened due to habitat destruction and illegal trapping. The bird relies on controlled fires to help forage during the dry season, and the regrowth after fires in the wet season provides the seeds it feeds on. Conservation efforts are underway, especially with Indigenous groups in northern Australia, to improve fire management and protect the bird’s habitat.🐦 🤩

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The Eastern Quoll is a carnivorous marsupial from northern Australia, mainly feeding on invertebrates, fruits, and small vertebrates. Threats to their survival are many, including cane toad toxins, wildfires, and introduced predators such as foxes and cats. Conservation is underway, with the species taking refuge on some islands and benefiting from improved land management by local Indigenous groups.😇

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Koalas, one of Australia's most iconic animals, have been severely affected in recent years due to a combination of factors. These include widespread bushfires, recurrent droughts, and habitat destruction from land clearing for agriculture and urban development. As arboreal animals, koalas rely heavily on trees for shelter and food, and the loss of forests has had a devastating impact on their survival. Over the past three years, their population has dramatically declined from eight million to just around 32,000 individuals. In some regions, only five to ten koalas remain, and experts are deeply concerned that this once-abundant species may soon face extinction.🐨

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🦋 The Pellucid Hawk Moth’s wings are unique for their transparency, which is rare among moths and butterflies. These transparent wings reduce light reflection by about 50%, making the moth almost invisible while flying. This characteristic provides an effective defense mechanism against predators. The moth’s appearance blends features of a moth, a cicada, and a Glasswing Butterfly, making it a fascinating example of evolution in the insect world.🦋 📷 Olivier Femenias, Flickr

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The Eastern Curlew is the largest shorebird in the world and is critically endangered, having declined by more than 80% over the last 40 years. Every year, these birds migrate between Australia and their breeding grounds in Russia and northeastern China. The main reasons for their decline include habitat loss from urbanization, agriculture, pollution, and human disturbances. We can help in protecting them by managing dogs on beaches, preventing pollution, and protecting coastal areas from damaging development.🦩 😢

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The Regent Honeyeater Anthochaera phrygia is a critically endangered bird that once had very large flocks. They have dramatically decreased in population, mainly due to habitat destruction and competition from other honeyeaters. It is pretty well-known on account of its bright yellow plumage, with skin around the eyes showing wart-like folds. Primarily, it takes nectar obtained from eucalypts along with other plants. They serve as good pollinators and, occasionally, are present in woodlands, orchards, and sometimes in gardens.🐦 😍

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The bat-eared fox, with its 13 cm tall ears, uses exceptional hearing to detect insects underground, which make up most of its diet. They live in family groups, with males playing an active role in raising the pups. Found in arid and semi-arid areas, their populations have expanded to spots like the Cape Peninsula. Habitat loss due to human activity poses a significant threat to their survival.🦊🦇

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Pangolins are the only mammals fully covered in protective scales, and they are trafficked to the point of heavy consumption into Asia for traditional medicine and exotic cuisines. Insectivorous mammals, pangolins are considered crucial in balancing ecosystems through the consumption of large amounts of ants and termites. Threatened, all 8 species of pangolins are listed as endangered because of habitat destruction and poaching. Although conservation efforts are on course, much more is yet to be done in controlling illegal wildlife trade to ensure the protection of their populations.🐉 😟

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The Tasmanian devil was once widespread across mainland Australia, but now it only exists in Tasmania. Despite being as small as a dog, they are the largest carnivorous marsupials. They are endangered due to devil facial tumor disease, roadkill, and attacks from dogs. 😢

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The echidna is a unique mammal with features of both mammals and reptiles. It has porcupine-like spines, a bird-like beak, and a quoll-like pouch. The female lays eggs like reptiles and feeds her young on milk, which oozes from the skin in the pouch. There are four species, including the Short-beaked Echidna, found in places like Australia’s Great Western Woodlands.🦔 😁

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Diving with seals is a must for any diver. These playful, curious creatures often mimic divers’ movements, creating an unforgettable experience. Known as the “puppy dogs of the sea,” seals can be found in various locations around the world, offering opportunities to interact with them in their natural habitat.😍 😀 📷 Eagle Wing Tours photo

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The Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the blue dragon or sea swallow, is a small, brightly colored nudibranch found in temperate and tropical waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. It is rarely seen by divers as it inhabits the open water column rather than reefs. The blue glaucus floats due to an air bubble stored in its stomach. Like many nudibranchs, it absorbs toxic chemicals and stinging cells from its prey for defense, making it a challenging target for predators. Typically, it grows no larger than 3 centimeters and is often spotted washed ashore or in tide pools.😍 😯

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The flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) is a small, 6-8 cm long species found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It walks along the sea floor using its arms instead of swimming, and displays vivid colors from its skin’s chromatophores. This color change helps with attracting prey, mating, and warding off predators.😍 🐙

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The leafy seadragon is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly with its surroundings thanks to its leaf-like fins. These fins help it glide through the water, mimicking drifting seaweed. Found off Australia's southwestern coast, these creatures are challenging to spot, but searching near seagrass beds or under piers might reveal their hidden presence.😍 😲

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The blue-ringed octopus is one of the world’s smallest yet most venomous marine species, known for its stunning markings. Its bright blue and black rings flash as a warning when threatened. These octopuses inhabit areas from the Sea of Japan to southern Australia, including the Philippines and Vanuatu. Top diving spots to see them include Lembeh Strait, Anilao, Kimbe Bay, and Sydney.🐙 🤩

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The pygmy seahorse is among the tiniest and most adorable creatures in the ocean. Various species, such as the Bargibanti, Pontohi, Denise, and Satomi, all measure no more than about 1.7 cm in length. This makes them extremely challenging to spot, especially the Bargibanti, which camouflages perfectly with the seafans it inhabits, mimicking their appearance with remarkable accuracy.🦄 🌊😍

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With only 10 left in the wild, the vaquita is on the brink of extinction, according to Whale and Dolphin Conservation experts. Found only in a tiny 2,235 km² area in the northern Gulf of California, Mexico, vaquitas have the most restricted range of any cetacean.🐬 🐋 😭

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