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Terrestrial Animals

There are many terrestrial species living on landmasses and islands. Of all animals, these live in the most direct contact with humans. Many adapted to this human interaction very well, and live in close coexistence with people.

Rhino without hornsOn the other hand there are lots of animals who are threatened by humans. Either because humans hunt or poach them for profit, or because expanding human urbanisation and agriculture alters or destroys their natural biotopes.

 

 

 

Examples of endangered species on land

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Apes
Apes are threatened by often illegal pet trade and a disappearing habitat.
Bears
A major threat bears have to face is habitat destruction.
Big cats
Felines still fall victim to hunters, poachers and traders in exotic pets.
Other
Ivory trade and poaching is another serious problem for elephants, rhinos and other animals.

News about terrestrial animals


Why female moths are big and beautiful? - HASH(0xc007a84)

Whales Dying in Record Numbers Near Argentina - Southern right whales are dying in record numbers along Argentina's Patagonian coast, resulting in the largest die-off of great whales that has ever been documented.

Yellow fever strikes monkey populations - HASH(0xbef5f18)

Sailfish Herd Prey Into Baitballs: BIG PIC - For the first time ever, sailfish, the fastest fish in the oceans, have been documented trying to pluck single fish out of a baitball.

Resources - Terrestrial Animals