Some of Endangered African animals
Some of Endangered African animals : Many African wildlife species have been greatly destroyed throughout the years owing to issues such as habitat loss and poaching. For example, African black rhinoceros and pangolin were once heavily hunted; black rhinoceros for their horns and pangolins for their scales. Continuing conservation efforts have had a significant impact but several risks still remain – one of them being illegal trafficking.
After decades of harm, many of these species are now thriving and gradually recovering. In some regions there are chances for safari visitors to volunteer at one of the many conservancies on their mission to assist the wildlife recover.
Addax.
The Addax, one of the world’s most endangered species, is in danger of going extinct. Found in the Sahara Desert, the majority of the current Addax population in Chad was brought in from Abu Dhabi. In 2021, two new Addax births were recorded in Chad. Even so, the numbers are still low and the population continues to decline. Only the most experienced guides can help you spot one in Chad.
African Penguin.
African penguins are found on 24 islands between Namibia and South Africa and are the only penguin species in Africa. They can be found in Namibia, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Congo. They are also called Cape penguins or the South African penguins after their habitat. Naturally, they also go by the name “black-footed penguins” due to their black feet, and “jackass penguins” due to their braying. The major threats to their survival are oil pollution and fishing nets.
African Lion
Both the Panthera Leo Leo (found in western and north-central Africa) and Panthera Leo Melanochaita (found in southern and east Africa) subspecies are referred to as African lions.
The magnificent African lions were free to roam the whole continent of Africa at least sixty years ago. Lions are now extinct in 25 African countries due to a sharp decline in their numbers. Currently, they are found in 28 African countries but are scattered, with only 6 locations having more than 1000 lions.
African Wild Dog
African wild dogs, also known as painted dogs, painted wolves, Cape hunting dogs, and African hunting dogs, are gregarious animals that have suffered greatly as a result of habitat fragmentation. The population of wild dogs is still decreasing in spite of conservation measures. The majority of the current wild dog population is located in southern Africa, although they are dispersed throughout sub-Saharan Africa. There are healthy packs of wild dogs in various areas of East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, and North Africa, although these populations are dispersed.
Black Rhino
Due to widespread poaching and hunting, the number of black rhinos fell to 2,500 during the 20th century. Black rhino conservation efforts have changed that and today the black rhino population in Africa is increasing. According to the IUCN red list 2020 survey, there were 3,142 mature black rhinos. Although their numbers are gradually increasing, poaching still has to be prevented. Many rhinos have been killed over the years because of the idea that rhino horns are therapeutic. These wildlife crimes are a constant threat to the recovery of this species.
The cheetah
According to National Geographic, Cheetahs are extremely close to extinction. Cheetah cubs are transported to the Middle East as pets in addition to being poached for their skin and other body parts. According to the Big Cat Census, the population will drop by 53% over the next 15 years. Previously found throughout Africa and Asia, cheetahs are now restricted to six African nations: Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Common Chimpanzee
According to the current trend, the number of common chimpanzees is expected to decline by 80% during the next three to four decades. With the exception of the Gambia, Togo, Benin, and Burkina Faso, all African great ape species are endangered and restricted to the forests of Equatorial Africa.
Grevy’s Zebra.
The imperial zebra, or Grevy’s zebra, is the most endangered zebra species. Compared to the other subspecies, it is taller, has thinner stripes, and huge ears. Before the 1970s, there were roughly 15,000 Grevy’s zebra, but the populations have severely dropped since then. The Grevy’s zebra population isn’t in decline, in contrast to most of the other endangered species on this list. Hopefully, conservation efforts will result in an upward trend. Kenya is home to 2,400 Grevy’s zebras, while Ethiopia is home to less than 100 of them.
