ANIMALS IN DANGER!!!

People usually think of leopards in the savannas of Africa but in the

Russian Far East, a rare subspecies has adapted to life in the temperate
forests that make up the northern-most part of the species range.
Similar to other leopards, the Amur leopard can run at speeds of up to
37 miles per hour. This wonderful animal is in danger!!

Hectors dolphins are the smallest and rarest marine dolphins in the world.
They have distinct black facial markings, short stocky bodies and a dorsal fin
shaped like a Mickey Mouse ear. There is a subspecies of Hectors dolphin
known as Mauis dolphin that is critically endangered and estimated to have
a population of only 55. They are found only in the shallow coastal waters
along western shores of New Zealands North Island.

The two species of orangutan, Bornean and Sumatran, differ a little in

appearance and behavior. While both have shaggy reddish fur,
Sumatran orangutans have longer facial hair. Sumatran orangutans
are reported to have closer social bonds than their Bornean cousins.
Bornean orangutans are more likely to descend from the trees to
move around on the ground. Both species have experienced sharp
population declines. A century ago there were probably more than
230,000 orangutans in total, but the Bornean orangutan is now
estimated at about 104,700 based on updated geographic range
(Endangered) and the Sumatran about 7,500 (Critically Endangered).

The great white shark is the world's largest known predatory

fish. It has 300 teeth, yet does not chew its food. Sharks rip
their prey into mouth-sized pieces which are swallowed
whole. The sharks heavy, torpedo-shaped body allows it to
cruise efficiently for long periods of time, and then suddenly
switch to high speed bursts in pursuit of preysometimes
leaping out of the water. It feeds on a broad spectrum of
prey, from small fish, such as halibut, to large seals and
dolphins.