Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: Wilder Westen

Black-footed ferrets, North America’s only native ferret species, were thought to have gone extinct in 1979. On Sept. 26, 1981, a black-footed ferret was discovered on the Wyoming prairie. From that unlikely occurrence, an entire species began its comeback — one of the most remarkable conservation stories on Earth.  In honor of the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the last black-footed ferret colony, here are five of this miraculous species’ momentous conservation milestones.
Ferrets Taken into Human Care For several years, biologists monitored the last wild

Fishing cats are native to southern Asia. Very little is known about the behavior, habitat, population and habits of these elusive, nocturnal felines.
The western reaches of its range extend into Pakistan, cutting east to Cambodia.

This sweet-singing forest bird travels across the Americas each year to reach its northern breeding grounds. It is known for its ascending, flute-like song.
range extends across the United States during migration, stretching from Alaska and western

Collared brown lemurs are found in southeastern Madagascar and are named for the collars of reddish-brown fur around their necks.
Lifespan Collared brown lemurs live 20-25 years in the wild.

The silver arowana (or arawana) is a freshwater fish native to the floodplains of the Amazon. It has a long body covered in large, pearly-silver scales. Large dorsal and anal fins extend down its body to the tail, and two barbels extend from the tip of its lower jaw. 
Native Habitat Arowanas are native to the Amazon drainage system and the western

We rounded up the animal antics and species conservation stories that made us laugh, smile and cheer in 2021. Take a look back at some of our favorite moments caught on video.
Screaming hairy armadillo Sherman goes wild for enrichment Sherman the screaming

The Gaboon viper is the largest viper in Africa. Its coloration and broad head, which mimics a fallen leaf, camouflages it among leaf litter on the forest floor. Though venomous, this snake has a calm nature and rarely bites humans.
Habitat These vipers live in rainforests and wet areas in parts of Central, East and West

The caiman lizard is a semi-aquatic species named for its large, heavy scales that resemble those of the caiman crocodile. It has a green body and a reddish-orange head.
crocodiles prey on these large lizards, but they have few other predators in the wild

Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of all 13 otter species and are native to Asia. Well adapted to life in the water, these social, intelligent animals spend a majority of their time on land.
Lifespan in the wild is unknown.

Eastern red-backed salamanders do not have lungs and must live in damp or moist habitats to breathe. They are native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Minnesota to North Carolina and northeastern Tennessee in the United States, and from western