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Koala - Phascolarctos cinereus

The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) or, sometimes inaccurately called, koala bear, is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is the only extant representative of the family Phascolarctidae and its closest living relatives are the wombats. The koala is found in coastal areas of the mainland's eastern and southern regions, inhabiting Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

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Beluga Whales with the Alaska Wildlife Alliance

In this episode of the Wild for Change podcast, Teresa Becher and Mandy Migura from the Alaska Wildlife Alliance discuss the endangered beluga whales living in the Cook Inlet. Teresa is the beluga whale monetary coordinator, responsible for coordinating monitoring sessions and being an expert on beluga whale behavior in the area. Mandy is the deputy director and Marine program officer for Alaska Wildlife Alliance, and she coordinates a group of nonprofits advocating for the recovery of the beluga whales. They discuss the decline in the beluga whale population and the major threats they face.

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Elephants

Delve into a treasure trove of information about elephants on the Elephant Portal. From their behavior to their intricate social structures, this portal offers a comprehensive insight into the world of elephants. Discover the latest updates on elephant conservation efforts worldwide, shedding light on initiatives aimed at protecting these magnificent creatures.

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Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
  • It is the largest living reptile, reaching over 6 meters in length and weighing over 1,000 kg.
  • It inhabits both saltwater and freshwater habitats across India, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.
  • It has the highest bite force of any animal, with a pressure of 2.5 tons per square inch.
  • It is an opportunistic predator that can eat almost any animal, including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and even sharks and other crocodiles.
  • It can swim at speeds of 15 miles per hour, holding its limbs against its body to become more streamlined.
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Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant (research)
Savannah elephants
Savannah elephants
Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant is a research article published in Science Advances in January 2024. The article discusses the importance of protecting and connecting landscapes for the conservation of the Endangered savannah elephant.

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