Brendan Wenzel

ON THE EDGE #22 • ZANZIBAR RED COLOBUS

tenderhands — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:30:39 +0000

Endemic only to the Island of Zanzibar, the ZANZIBAR RED COLOBUS is endangered.

Here are some groups working to ensure the future of the ZANZIBAR RED COLOBUS- WCS Tanzania/ Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Trust /

ATLANTIC WALRUS

tenderhands — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:13:39 +0000

Sometimes you’ve got to draw a walrus.

ON THE EDGE #21 – Przewalski’s Horse

tenderhands — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:40:07 +0000

Once extinct in the wild, but rescued from the brink by captive breeding efforts, the PRZEWALSKI’S HORSE now inhabit the steppes of China and Mongolia. Listed as endangered, this subspecies is considered to be the world’s only truly wild horse.

Here are some groups working to ensure this species continued survival – FPPPH / National Zoo

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.

If you are even slightly intrigued by any of the animals in this collection please, follow the links and learn a bit more. I promise, these creatures are worth it. Hope you enjoy the series and thank you for the support.
B

SAM VEASNA CENTER / WILD CAMBODIA MAP

tenderhands — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:39:29 +0000

Recently I teamed up with the world renown SAM VEASNA CENTER in Siem Reap to create this pictorial map of Cambodian Ecological hotspots. The 9 foot by 9 foot image will hang on the lobby wall of the groups headquarters.

ON THE EDGE #20 – LION-TAILED MACAQUE

tenderhands — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:02:26 +0000

The LION-TAILED MACAQUE is an endangered species of Old World Monkey found in Southwestern India. Unlike many other species of macaque they avoid humans. Their population has decreased due to loss of the tropical moist evergreen forests they call home.

Here are some groups working to ensure this species future – National Zoo / Joseph Shijo / Bristol Zoo

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.

ON THE EDGE #19 – BLACK BEARDED SAKI

tenderhands — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:01:10 +0000

The critically endangered BLACK BEARDED SAKI is found in the far eastern Amazon of Brazil. They are threatened by habitat loss and pressures from hunting. Their scientific name Chiropotes, means “hand-drinker.”

Here are a few links to pages discussing conservation efforts to ensure the future of the BLACK BEARDED SAKI -

ICMBIO / Pará Zero Extinction Program

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.

ON THE EDGE #18 – AKOHEKOHE

tenderhands — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:30:45 +0000

The AKOHEKOHE is a critically endangered honeycreeper endemic only to the island of Maui. The species was thought to be extinct until 1945, when a small population was discovered. Today their survival is threatened by habitat loss, disease and competition from non-native species.

Here are some groups working to ensure the AKOHEKOHE’s future on Maui- Maui Forest Birds Recovery Project / Birdlife International

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.

ON THE EDGE- #17 – AKIAPOLAAU

tenderhands — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:46:46 +0000

The AKIAPOLAUU is an endangered species of honeycreeper endemic to the island of Hawaii. The birds unusual bill is used for bark removal in search of larvae. Habitat loss and predations by invasive species are the main threats to its survival.

Here are some groups working to ensure the future of the AKIAPOLAAU -Audobon / Pacific Rim Conservation

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.

ON THE EDGE #16 – ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE CHICKEN

tenderhands — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:25:23 +0000

WOO-WOO it’s ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE CHICKEN!! This endangered subspecies of the Greater Prairie Chicken, threatened mainly by loss of habitat, can be found on the Western Gulf costal grasslands of Texas and Louisiana. During mating season the males attract the females by emitting a booming “Woo-Woo” from their throat sack.

Here are some groups working to ensure the future of ATTWATER’S PRAIRIE CHICKEN - Houston Zoo / WAZA

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.

ON THE EDGE #15 • PYGMY THREE-TOED SLOTH

tenderhands — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:34:52 +0000

The PYGMY THREE-TOED SLOTH is found only on the Isla Escudo de Veraguas off the coast of Panama. Due to a small population, pressures from hunting and low genetic diversity they are listed as critically endangered

Here is a group working to ensure the PYGMY-THREE TOED SLOTH’s future -EDGE

ON THE EDGE is a series featuring creatures with one foot precariously dangling over that great gully of extinction, who now unfortunately must look to us to tug them back onto stable ground.
If you are even slightly intrigued by any of the animals in this collection please, follow the links and learn a bit more. I promise, these creatures are worth it. Hope you enjoy the series and thank you for the support.
B