The Kākāpō, New Zealand’s nocturnal, flightless parrot, is like the quirky cousin of the bird world—awkward, charming, and utterly unfit for houseguests. This green, chubby wonder is one of the rarest birds on Earth, with fewer than 250 individuals left as of 2023. Its plight echoes that of the dodo, the infamous flightless bird driven to extinction in the 1600s by habitat destruction, overhunting, and invasive species. The kākāpō teeters on the edge of a similar fate, highlighting the fragile balance between human activity and wildlife survival.
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Can We Bring the Dodo Back?
De-extinction fascinates me. I (probably like you) love reading updates from organizations like Colossal- a key de-extinction organization, wondering when I will see a little dodo head pop into frame- a relic reimagined over 300 years after the last known bird graced windswept Mauritius. Re-inventing the Dodo Can you imagine...
The Atlas Bear and Tasmanian Tiger: Why They Matter Today 🐾
We live in a time where the impact we have on the world is more evident than ever. Animals that once roamed the earth freely are disappearing at an alarming rate, often due to human activities. Two of the most iconic recently extinct animals are the Atlas bear 🐻 and...
SHOULD We Resurrect The Woolly Mammoth? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Drawing courtesy of Tim Jeffs Art You have likely read that scientists are working on resurrecting the Wooly Mammoth, using a hybrid of existing elephant-relative DNA and really old mammoth DNA harvested during archeological digs. Sounds REALLY fascinating, right? I remember seeing the Wooly Mammoth exhibit at the natural...
Meet the Western Lowland Gorilla: A Symbol of Hope and Urgency
Guess what, animal lovers? 🦍✨ The Columbus Zoo just welcomed a new baby gorilla, and it’s beyond adorable! 🍼❤️ Click the link to find out all the sweet details about this critically endangered cutie and how you can help support species survival! 🌍💚 #BabyGorilla #ColumbusZoo #SpeciesSurvival #Speciologie
The Silent Farewell: Reflecting on the Extinction of the Pyrenean Ibex
In the rugged peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains, a delicate creature once roamed freely, its hooves echoing against the cliffs as it navigated its ancient domain. But now, in the quiet solitude of those same mountains, there exists only the haunting echo of its absence – the Pyrenean Ibex, a symbol of resilience and fragility, has vanished from our world. Read more....
Saving The Borneo Bearded Pig
Greetings friends. I was truly captivated by the topic of todays post, the Borneo Bearded Pig, a remarkable creature inhabiting the rainforests of Borneo. Hope you are too! Introducing the Borneo Bearded Pig: Visualize a pig with a distinctive beard – it may sound amusing, maybe you think it looks...
Saving the White Rhino- Great News!
And then there were three! Wow! In a truly groundbreaking advancement, scientists announced a global first on Wednesday, potentially rescuing Northern White Rhinos from extinction. The BioRescue project's team achieved success by impregnating a southern white rhino through in vitro fertilization (IVF), offering a potential lifeline for the endangered northern...
The last tortoise standing?
After being considered extinct for 113 years, a Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoise was found in 2019 by a joint expedition led by the Galápagos National Park Directorate and the Galápagos Conservancy. However, this female, named Fernanda, is the only confirmed living Ferdinandina Island Galapagos tortoise alive, and thus, the...
Habitat loss and resource management- old words ring true
"Think globally, act locally”. I remember hearing it often as a child. I think it applies today more than ever. As a child of the 60’s and 70’s growing up in Southern California, I experienced, first hand, the impact of urbanization and habitat loss. People have to have houses, we...
Rediscovering the Quagga: A Tale of Extinction and Hope
In the vast expanse of Africa, there once roamed a majestic creature that captured the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to witness its beauty—the Quagga. With its striking zebra-like appearance, the Quagga was a unique subspecies of the plains zebra, native to the southernmost part of the continent....
Question of the Week: What Can Be Done to Save the Mainland Clouded Leopard?
The increasingly rare mainland clouded leopard, aka Neofelis nebulosa, stands at a crossroads, facing threats that put its survival in jeopardy. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categorizes the mainland clouded leopard as "Vulnerable," signaling a concerning decline in its population. This exquisite big cat is native to Southeast...
How Could Relentless Deforestation in Kenya's Largest Water-Capturing Forest Affect Our Planet?
Kenya’s Mau Forest houses East Africa's largest montane ecosystem. It is facing an ongoing threat of deforestation, which, given its sheer 273,300-hectare scale, is raising concerns about the wider impact on the planet's ecosystem. Many of our blogs address the importance of minimizing human impact on all of earth’s inhabitants. A...
Help Save Earth with Speciologie
The Speciologie brand seamlessly blends style with a worthy purpose: preserving endangered animals amidst the delicate and imponderable dependencies of nature. Our premium, cotton-rich extinct animal clothing makes a statement and makes a difference by contributing to the preservation of Earth's habitats for all animals, plants, and fungi. Learn more about our...
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