Monthly:May 2020
World Turtle Day is celebrated to raise awareness and increase knowledge and respect for all turtles, tortoises, and terrapins, which all belong to a group of reptiles called Testudines. What’s more, these animals have existed for over 200 million years. In reality, there are over 320 known species of Testudines, of which most are vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered (IUCN RedList of Endangered Species). These amazing shelled creatures can be found on every continent except Antarctica. The distinction between turtles, […]
The Wild Koala of Australia is the most famous and favourite animal and a national symbol of Australia’s unique wildlife. Over the past five years, the koala population has declined in Australia. For this reason, Koalas are currently listed as ‘vulnerable’ with numbers decreasing (IUCN Red List of Endangered Species). Currently, it is estimated that there are approximately 2000 – 8000 koalas left in the wild. Sadly, numbers have decreased by 90% over the past ten years. Koalas are very […]