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Safety Tips for Rescuing Whales

 The past few years have seen an increase in mass whale stranding with New Zealand having the highest rates in the world. Stranding whether of an individual animal or mass stranding can be as a result of old age, sickness, injury, navigational error or social bonding. Most of the stranding happen in remote and u npopulated areas and go unreported. However, there are many success stories involving rescue of stranded whales. These rescue interventions represent a lot of a serious risk to both the animal and the public. Here are some safety tips to consider when rescuing stranded whales: 1. Inspect the stranded animal from a safe distance to establish whether it is in distress, pain or discomfort. It is important to keep people and dog at a safe distance to avoid stressing the animal further. 2. Call an expert for help. Many countries have wildlife officers who are trained on how to handle stranding emergencies who work closely with qualified veterinary officers. People such as the ...

Why Are Cheetahs Endangered?

 Cheetahs are classified as Vulnerable but are likely to move into the Endangered classification very soon. There are six classifications. Each has different c riteria such as population size, geographic range and extinction possibility The classifications are: Least concern, which means the species are still abundant Vulnerable: this means there is a big population decline in the wild and the possibility of extinction within the next 50 years Endangered: the population decline is over 50%, their habitat is shrinking and they are losing numbers due to different threats, Such as poaching, lack of space, killed by humans Critically endangered: A population decline of over 80%. A very reduced population that might not be sustainable for breeding and the possibility of extinction in 10 years Extinct in Wild: Species only left in captivity Extinct: None of the species surviving Cheetahs are endangered as the last census estimated only 7,500 animals left in only 10% of their previous ...

The Robin Red Breast (Erithacus Rubecula)

 Robins ( Erithacus rubecula ) is a resident bird of the UK and can be found all year round. They are most often seen in the autumn and winter months while darting across the garden searching for food. You can often hear them singing from a prominent perch in an effort to warn other robins not to encroach on their territory. They also actively chase other birds away from their feeding grounds below bird tables and bird feeders. The robin is a small bird with a length of around 14cm and wingspan of around 21cm. They have an orange-red throat, breast and forehead with light brown upperparts and grey-white underparts. Both the male and female robin look identical. Juvenile robins, on the other hand, have no red breast and instead have spotted brown upperparts and underparts. Their song is warbling and their call a short and sharp note. Robins nest between April and June and can have up to three clutches during this time. The female robin lays one egg a day to a total of five or six e...