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Ecuador, Galapagos, Santa Cruz. Galapagos Giant Tortoise (WILD: Geochelone nigrita, endemic)

Amazon, Brazil. Close-up of the eye and upper beak of a red-breasted toucan (Ramphastos dicolorus)

Sao Vicente, Brazil. Muriqui monkey (Brachyteles arachnoides); endangered species of Atlantic Rainforest

Southeast Brazil, Northern Woolly Spider Monkey, (Brachyteles a. hypoxanthus), Muriqui, Caratinga Reserve, Minas Gerais

Sanibel, FL. The colors of sunset at Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island

USA, Florida, Lake Kissimmee. Endangered whooping crane with tracking device on leg. Credit as: Joanne Williams / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The snowy plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is a small plover of beaches and barren ground, it can be found across North and South America, Eurasia, and Africa

The Solomon Island skink, Corucia zebrata, is the largest of all skinks, and is the only skink with a prehensile tail and shows unusual parental care to its large young

The endangered scrub jay is natibe to rare scrub habitats in Florida. Their friendly dispostion allows observers to get very close

Loggerhead sea turtles, Caretta caretta, are threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. They nest along beaches throughout Florida and northward up the atlantic coast

A day gecko crawls up a palm tree. Native to Madagascar. Phelsuma madagascariensis

Key deer, Odocoileus virginianus clavium, the smallest of the white-tailed deer, lives in the Florida Keys, particularly on Big Pine Key. An endangered species; only about 800 individuals exist

American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, native to Southern United States, Central and South America. Found on Key Largo at Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Colobus monkey, Colobus guereza occidentalis, native to rainforests of central Africa, are endangered and raised in AZA Zoos under species survival plans. Naples Zoo, southwest Florida

African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, a social predator, unique pack-living canid, most endangered
African wild dog, Lycaon pictus, most endangered only 3k - 5, 500 remaining, IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Canid Specialist Group, part of AZA species survival plan, Naples Zoo

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Jaguar, Panthera onca

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, a young bear in the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, sow with spring triplets on the frozen Arctic ocean
Polar bear sow with spring triplets on frozen Arctic ocean in the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, two spring cubs playing at sunrise, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, sow with yawning spring cub on the frozen Arctic ocean
Polar bear sow with spring cub on the frozen Arctic ocean, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, a young curious bear in the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, an extremely large fat bear in the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, shaking off sea water, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, cub sniffs into the wind, on the frozen snow covered
Polar bear cub sniffs into the wind, snow covered 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, in the 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, ursus maritimus, sow with a spring cub stay close together for safety and protection
Polar bear sow with a spring cub, 1002 coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, walking across frozen Arctic ocean, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

polar bear, Ursus maritimus, standing on the pack ice and looking at the photographer
Polar bear on pack ice, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Endangered Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii) eats a Grasshopper while clinging to a tree branch in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) with egg. Punta Cevallos, Espanola Island
Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata) with egg / Punta Cevallos, Espanola Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Maned Sloth, (Bradypus torquatus), endangered, Atlantic Forest, Bahia State, SE Brazil

South America, Brazil, Pantanal. The endangered Hyacinth Macaw at home in the Pantanal

Endangered woodland caribou, Rangifer tarandus, bull and a cow along a forest in the southern Yukon, Canada

Female and juvenile steller sea lions on rookery, Eumetopias jubatus, Queen Charlotte Islands, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia

Wolf tracks along sandy beach of a lake in Caribou Mountains, British Columbia, Canada

A red panda goes down from a tree in a wildlife reserve of India where these animals are protected from poachers, Darjeeling, India, Asia

A red panda remains hidden in his shelter, built by forest guards who protect this endangered animal, Darjeeling, India, Asia

A lesser panda (red panda) in a wildlife reserve in India where tourists can observe this endangered animal, Darjeeling, India, Asia

Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N. P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November
Swazi Lily (Adenium swazicum) flowering, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Purple-faced Langur (Trachypithecus vetulus) adult, sitting on branch in lowland rainforest, Siharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lanka, January

White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) adult, standing, Kruger N. P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park
White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum simum) adult, standing, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

Przewalskis Horse (Equus ferus przewalskii) adult, walking in semi-wild conditions of plateau grassland, Le Villaret, Cevennes, France, May

Japanese Night-heron (Gorsachius goisagi) immature male, first winter plumage, foraging in abandoned paddyfield, Hong Kong, China, December

Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) flock, in flight, landing at night roost site, Mai Po Marshes Reserve, New Territories, Hong Kong, China, December

Indian Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) cage, for relocating man-eating tigers, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

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"Endangered: A Glimpse into the Fragile Lives of Wildlife" In the vast African wilderness, a pack of African wild dog juveniles engage in a playful tussle with an impala's leg, their survival instincts honed through generations. The Great crested newt, critically endangered and fighting for its existence, finds solace in the tranquil waters it calls home - a reminder of nature's delicate balance. Carp swim gracefully against the current in Switzerland's Aare River, their presence serving as a testament to the importance of preserving our waterways and ecosystems. A majestic Harpy Eagle gazes intently from its perch in Panama's Soberania National Park, reminding us that even the mightiest creatures are not immune to threats. With ears back and piercing eyes locked on its surroundings, a snow leopard captive portrait serves as a haunting reminder of dwindling habitats and disappearing species. Deep within Siberian woodlands near Perekatnaj river roams an elusive Amur tiger. Its presence signifies both strength and vulnerability amidst human encroachment. The Monkey puzzle tree stands tall but endangered; Araucaria araucana reminds us that ancient species face modern challenges requiring urgent attention for preservation. Beneath Madagascar's crystal-clear waters glides a hawksbill turtle. Its graceful movements serve as an underwater ballet while highlighting the need to protect fragile marine ecosystems. In Rwanda's Sabyinyo Group resides one of Earth's gentle giants - a mountain gorilla silverback grazing peacefully in meadows. Their dwindling numbers remind us how crucial conservation efforts are for these magnificent creatures' survival. A head portrait captures the essence of Western lowland gorillas - powerful yet vulnerable beings whose future lies precariously at our fingertips. The time to act is now. As an African Wild Dog pack passes before an imposing African elephant, we witness two iconic species sharing space but also facing shared threats. Their coexistence hangs in the balance.