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The giraffe is a large African hoofed mammal belonging to the genus Giraffa. It is the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminanton Earth. Traditionally, giraffes have been thought of as one species, Giraffa camelopardalis, with nine subspecies. Most recently, researchers proposed dividing them into up to eight extant species due to new research into their mitochondrial and nuclear DNA, as well as morphological measurements. Seven other extinct species of Giraffaare known from the fossil record.

1C Ella Pun (19)

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What Eats A Giraffe? What Does A Giraffe Eat? Baby giraffes can be killed and eaten by hyenas. But the only animal that will kill and eat an adult giraffe is a lion. However, lions do not often tackle giraffes because they are so large. One lucky kick by a giraffe’s long, powerful hind legs could cripple or kill a lion. So most lions prefer not to attack a full-grown giraffe unless they are able to sneak up on it while it is bending its long neck to the ground in order to get a drink of water. And, what do giraffes eat? Giraffes are browsers, which means that they eat leaves and other vegetation.

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Sea otters can be found along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean in North America and Asia.

They have webbed feet, water-repellent fur to keep them dry and warm, and nostrils and ears that close in the water.

Sea otters often float at the water's surface lying on their backs. They are the only otters to give birth in the water. Mothers nurture their young while floating on their backs. (Cute, right?)

People hunted for their fur so they are endangered. Now, sea otters are protected by laws.

1C Ms Crystal Hui (26)

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Look! This Hirola has 'Four Eyes'! How strange? Let me tell you more.

Hirola is also called the Hunter’s antelope, is the world’s rarest and most endangered species (type). The current population is estimated to be fewer than 500 individuals.

They are found in Kenya-Somalia border. The shockingly low numbers of hirola are the result of habitat loss (live place) and a decline in the grassland they depend on. These landscape changes have been associated with overgrazing (over eating), fire suppression and climate variability. Therefore, it is important to protect and preserve wildlife!

1B Ms. T Ng (33)

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Yellow-eyed penguins which are the rarest penguin species on Earth can be found in Aotearoa New Zealand. In recent years, there has been a sharp decrease in their population due to human activities and diseases.

Now, the government and local conservation groups are looking for long-term solutions in order to protect this endangered species.

1D Ms Susan Lee (28)

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The Sunda Island barracuda, or the Sumatran tiger is the lowest tiger species in the world, importing up to 140 kg.
As mortal agreements expand in the region, Sunda Island tiger are decreasingly likely to encounter people, which could lead to a farther rise in mortal- barracuda conflict. Tiger coddling and illegal trading of tiger corridor and products are also of serious concern to their survival.

1D Lee yuet Ching (09)

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I would like to share about a critically endangered animal which is the Hawksbill Turtle. It is estimated to have only 8,000+ nesting female adults remaining. Some fun facts about Hawksbill Turtle are that they are named because their beaks look like hawks. They are also the fastest swimmers among the sea turtles family. And they are the only glowing reptiles and they can glow in yellow, pink, orange, red, green, or purple colours! Hope we can see one for real one day.

Here is more about about the Hawksbill Turtles from the WWF website:

“Hawksbills are named for their narrow, pointed beak. They also have a distinctive pattern of overlapping scales on their shells that form a serrated-look on the edges. These colored and patterned shells make them highly-valuable and commonly sold as "tortoiseshell" in markets.

Hawksbills are found mainly throughout the world's tropical oceans, predominantly in coral reefs. They feed mainly on sponges by using their narrow pointed beaks to extract them from crevices on the reef, but also eat sea anemones and jellyfish. Sea turtles are the living representatives of a group of reptiles that has existed on Earth and travelled our seas for the last 100 million years. They are a fundamental link in marine ecosystems and help maintain the health of coral reefs and sea grass beds.”

Source: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/hawksbill-turtle

1A Kristina Lui (16)

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Javan rhinos are the most threatened of the five rhino species, with only around 70 individuals that live only in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Javan rhinos once lived throughout northeast India and Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s last Javan rhino was poached in 2010.

This species is a dusky grey color and has a single horn of up to about 10 inches. Its skin has a number of loose folds, giving the appearance of armor plating. The Javan rhino is very similar in appearance to the closely-related greater one-horned rhinoceros, but has a much smaller head and less apparent skin folds.

Reference: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/javan-rhino

Riley Liu 1A (15)

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African forest Elephants lives in Africa.

There are less than 30,000 elephants remain.

They are the smallest elephants in the world.

They eat leaves,seeds fruits and tree barks.

They live in family groups, upto 20 individuals.

1A Jasmine Lee (11)

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Pandas are cute and cuddly animals that are loved by people all around the world. They have black and white fur and round faces. Pandas are from China and are a symbol of peace and friendship there.

Pandas eat bamboo, and they spend a lot of time eating and sleeping. They are also good climbers and can swim. We can help save pandas by learning more about them and supporting the efforts to protect them.

Miss Barbara Au 1A (0)

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Kids, meet the Giant Panda, a fascinating and endangered animal from China. These adorable creatures are known for their black and white fur. Sadly, pandas are facing challenges that have made them endangered.

One problem is habitat loss. People are clearing forests for farming and cities, leaving pandas with less space and food. Bamboo, which makes up their diet, is becoming scarce.

Another issue is low birth rates. Pandas breed for a short time each year, and finding mates is difficult due to habitat fragmentation.

To save the pandas, we need to protect their habitats. Nature reserves and protected areas are established in China, and sustainable practices are encouraged.

Why should we care? Pandas help maintain the balance of their ecosystem by controlling bamboo growth. They also support biodiversity.

We can help by spreading awareness, supporting conservation organizations, and making informed choices.

Let's protect these amazing animals and ensure their survival for future generations!

1A Chloe Liu (14)

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Giant pandas are bears. They have black and white fur all around them. The black fur is on their ears, around their eyes, on their legs, and on their shoulders.

Bamboo is the main diet of pandas. Ninety-nine percent of the food they eat is bamboo. They eat as much as 40 pounds (18 kg) of bamboo every day. They spend 10 to 16 hours every day looking for food and eating it.

The giant panda is an endangered species. It may become extinct. In 2013, it was estimated that there were less than 2,500 mature giant pandas living in the wild. Illegal hunting is no longer a problem. Hunting for pandas is a crime. The penalties are harsh if you hunt pandas.

Jovia Lam (1c)(12)

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African elephant is the world’s largest walking animal. The number of the giant has decreased drastically in the past century given the growing demand of ivory particularly in Asia. Ivory is the teeth of the elephant and people mainly use it for decorations. I feel sad and outrageous when I heard that the elephants were killed just for the pleasure of human.

The trade of ivory is now regulated by law in Hong Kong. It is important to educate people not to purchase any ivory no matter it is legal or illegal to suppress the demand and to root out the issues of poaching wild elephants.

Celeste Chan (2) 1B

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I would like to introduce an endangered animal- Whale Shark.

Whale Sharks are the largest shark in the world and the largest known fish. They live in the tropical seas all around the world.

Whale sharks have dark grey skin and white bellies with a range of spots and stripes. They have more than 300 rows of small teeth and 20 filter pads. They use the filter pads to strain food through-generally plankton- which catches on the filters while the water is forced back out through their gills.

Unfortunately, Whale Sharks are officially endangered and there are no reliable estimations of their numbers available. Their main threats come from vessel strikes, overfishing, bycatch and the fact that they are slow to mature and reproduce.

1B Rosette Lau (14)

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Black-footed ferrets are short and slender. They have large front paws, ears and eyes. The most distinctive appearance is their black tone on their faces, black feet and black-tipped tails.

They are nocturnal and hunt at night time. Their main diet is prairie dogs. They eat one prairie dog every three to four days and also like to eat mice, rabbits, birds and insects.

I hope black-footed ferrets can thrive and live happily in the wild.

Constance Tsui  1A (20)

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I would like to introduce, the red panda, slightly larger than a domestic cat with a bear-like body and thick russet fur. The belly and limbs are black, and there are white markings on the side of the head and above its small eyes.

They are found in mountains in high forest regions of Asia.

The red pandas are very skilful that always stay in trees. They use their long, bushy tails for balance and to cover themselves in winter. They live high up in trees, only coming down for water.

The name panda is said to come from the Nepali word ’ponyo’, which means bamboo or plant eating animal.

Although the red and giant panda consume bamboo as their main food source, the red pandas eats only the tips and leaves of the shoots, while the giant panda eats all parts.

1A Adora Lau (9)

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Gnu, the wildebeest is a member of the antelope family. They have a large, box-like head with curving horns. Can live to be 40 years old, migrate close to 1,600 kilometers each year and can run up to 65 kilometers per year.

We should treasure such beautiful creatures and love all the living things in this earth.

source: https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wildlife-day

1C (6) Karina Chuang

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Seberian tigers live in cold places like Russia.They have thick fur to keep them warm. Tigers are animals that eat meat. A hungry tiger can chow down 80 pounds of meat in one meal. Tigers live alone and are not good at sharing. Tigers make long scratch marks and also leave smelly scents on trees to tell other tigers to stay away. Male and female tigers come together only to have cubs. Tigers can climb trees and jump great distances. They are good swimmers.

Tigers are endangered. About 100 years ago, there were 100,000 tigers in the wild. Today there are less than 3,500. There are five different kinds of tigers today. Tigers are disappearing because they are losing their habitat due to people cut down trees. People also kill tigers for their body parts. Killing tigers is against the law but it still happens today.

Chloe Chu P1C (5)

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It is a medium to large bird, striped white and brown, slightly smaller and paler than its near relative the greater prairie chicken (T. cupido). Adults range from 15.0 to 16.1 inches (38 to 41 cm) in length and 22.1 to 28.7 ounces (630 to 810 g) in weight.
About half of its current population lives in western Kansas, with the other half in the sandhills and prairies of western Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle including the Llano Estacado, eastern New Mexico, and southeastern Colorado.

1A Sisi Cheung (4)

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Amur Leopards are one of the rarest and most endangered leopards subspecies in the world, with likely less than 200 left in the wild. They are now only found in the border areas between the Russian Far East and north-east China, and possibly North Korea.

Amur Leopards are nocturnal and solitary animals.They have thick, luscious,black ringed coats and huge furry tails they can wrap around themselves to keep warm.

Over the years the Amur Leopards haven’t just been hunted for illegal trades in their skins and bones, their homelands have been gradually destroyed by environmental damage and climate change.

Recent years, it is encouraged that the Amur Leopard population in the wild seems to be stable and increasing under the conservation work.

Adora Wang 1C（21）

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The endangered koala, a beloved marsupial native to Australia, is facing significant threats to its survival. Deforestation and urbanization are causing habitat loss, as koalas rely on eucalyptus trees for food and shelter.

Koalas spend most of their time in trees, eating eucalyptus leaves and sleeping up to 20 hours a day. Despite their slow reproduction, koalas are symbols of conservation and receive public support.

Preserving koalas is crucial for their survival and the health of Australian ecosystems. They help spread eucalyptus seeds and contribute to biodiversity. Protecting them ensures future generations can enjoy these adorable marsupials.

Hannah Yiu 1B (24)

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Wild rabbits normally live in meadows, woods, grasslands and forests. Environmentalists like the wild animals as the rabbits eat weeds and their urine and feces help to nourish the soil. However, farmers do not like wild rabbits as they eat up the crops - one rabbit can eat as much as one sheep! Therefore, some farmers will kill the rabbits and make them as lunch and dinner with barbecue… I am sorry for the rabbit and I hope that the wild rabbits will stop eating the crops and only eating the plants that damages to the environment so the farmer will like the rabbits and say “Good rabbit” to them. The farmers will even give carrots to the wild rabbits as compliment!

Gracelyn Yip (22) 1A

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The llama is a domesticated South American camelid, widely used as a meat and pack animal by Andean cultures since the pre-Columbian era. Llamas are social animals and live with others as a herd. Their wool is soft and contains only a small amount of lanolin. Llamas can learn simple tasks after a few repetitions.

Evana Tsui 1B(22)

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Depending on whom you ask, there are either two species of gorilla, the eastern (Gorilla beringei) and western (Gorilla gorilla), or three subspecies, the eastern lowland, western lowland, and mountain gorillas. Regardless of whom you ask, all gorillas are endangered. There could be more than 300,000 gorillas left in the wild, and they’re listed as critically endangered. Habitat encroachment and poaching for bushmeat, trophies, and supposed magical talismans have led to substantial losses. Because their social structure is so complex and because they reproduce slowly—females giving birth only once every four years at best—the removal of even a few individuals from a gorilla troop can catastrophically impact its ability to sustain itself.

1B Aveena Sin (18)

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I would like to share the Yellow-eyed penguins which are an endangered species.

They are one of the oldest living penguins, and remained about 4,000 in the world.

Its main threats are habitat loss, the emergence of predators and environmental changes.

1A Ho Kai Ching (6)

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With only around 2060 pandas living in the wild, the giant panda is considered vulnerable of extinction by the IUCN Red List. There are many reasons why pandas are endangered, including their infrequent reproduction, it is very difficult for their population to recover from such a low point, a poor bamboo diet, loss of habitat, and poachers. Pandas face a lot of dangers, but zoos and panda reserves are doing everything they can to keep them from becoming extinct.

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Lam Luck Yi Dorothy 1D (7)

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The Black-faced Spoonbill is a large white wading bird with a distinctively shaped beak-looking like a spoon.

They breed between March and September on small islands near Korea. In winter, they migrate southward to somewhere warmer including Hong Kong.

The Black-faced Spoonbill is only found in East Asia and, with an estimated world population of just 6,162 individuals, is classified as a globally endangered species.

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https://www.wwf.org.hk/en/reslib/species/blkfacespoonbill/

1C Sophie Chan (1)

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Panda is a rare animal under conservation. The giant panda is a vulnerable species, threatened by continued habitat loss and habitat fragmentation, and by a very low birthrate, both in the wild and in captivity.

In 2023, about 1,850 giant pandas are alive in the wild, and about 300 live in captivity. Today, their range only extends to pockets of bamboo forests in western China.

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the giant panda has just been downgraded from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Vulnerable’ on the global list of iconic species still at risk.

The giant panda has lived in bamboo forests for several million years.

The panda's thick, wooly coat keeps it warm in the cool forests of its habitat. Giant pandas have large molar teeth and strong jaw muscles for crushing tough bamboo.

Giant pandas spend about 12 hours a day eating and defecate more than 100 times a day. Adult pandas weigh up to 124 kilograms. They communicate via scent making. They do not hibernate.

1B Karena Chu (5)

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The Sunda Island tiger, or the Sumatran tiger, is the smallest tiger subspecies in the world, weighing up to 140kg. They are also very rare, there are estimated to be around 600 in the wild, and are only found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

I hope people could stop tiger poaching and illegal trading of tiger parts and products in order to protect them.

Ellie LAW 1C (13)

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Today I would like to share about a critically endangered species called Parrot. There are 374 species of parrots in the world, 116 are listed as endangered. It is estimated that more than half of the endangered parrot species currently live in Australia and the Pacific region. The main reason the parrot species are declining is due to human activities, habitat loss, climate change and wildlife trade. Now, it is time for us to save the parrot species. We should protect the parrots from being harmed by stopping polluting the air and stopping global warming, and eat more vegetables and fruits. And most importantly we should always recycle and minimize the risk of creating waste. Recycling is also a way to save the parrot by providing a better environment. Have you started your recycling habit today?

1C Isabella Poon (18)

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African grey parrot is considered to be near endangered species. They are very shy and rarely allow humans to approach them. African grey parrots are one of the most intelligent species of animal. Their populations are decreasing worldwide. The current estimation of population is about 630,000 to 13 millions. Trapping for the wild bird trade is a major cause of decline in populations. Government should legislate to prohibit the capture and trade of parrots.

1B Doris Liu (17)

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Antarctica’s emperor penguins at risk of extinction due to the climate crisis. When sea ice melts or breaks apart earlier in the season than expected due to global warming, entire penguin colonies can decline or disappear.

The world needs to take aggressive actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions now, to help prevent further population declines.

1A(3) Jacee Cheung

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The giant panda is a special animal that is in danger. They live in China and have black and white fur. Pandas eat bamboo, but their homes are disappearing because of people cutting down trees. There are not many pandas left. We need to make sure pandas can survive and keep their homes safe. It's important to tell others about pandas and why we should protect them. Let's work together to save these amazing animals!Cheung Hoi Ting 1D(4)

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The giant panda is a special animal that is in danger. They live in China and have black and white fur. Pandas eat bamboo, but their homes are disappearing because of people cutting down trees. There are not many pandas left. We need to make sure pandas can survive and keep their homes safe. It's important to tell others about pandas and why we should protect them. Let's work together to save these amazing animals!Cheung Hoi Ting 1D(4)

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The Yangtze River Dolphin, also widely known as Baiji Dolphin lives only in the middle and downstream reaches of the Yangtze River. The male grows up to 2.5 meters long and the female 2.3 meters and weighs between 100 & 150 kg. It maintains a body temperature of 36℃ and has lungs. They have very poor eyesight but have a very developed and sensitive sonar system.

In 2002, it was estimated there were less than 50 Baiji Dolphins in the world and was one of 12 most endangered animals in the world. The situation is more serious than the giant panda. Chances of seeing a Yangtze River Dolphin is rather slim now.

1C(25) Anna Yang

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I like cat very much, so I would like to introduce a cute animal wildcat to all of you.

The European Wildcat is a small wildcat species native to continental Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Caucasus. It inhabits forests from the Iberian Peninsula, Italy, Central and Eastern Europe to the Caucasus. Its fur is brownish to grey with stripes on the forehead and on the sides and has a bushy tail with a black tip. It reaches a head-to-body length of up to 65 cm (26 in) with a 34.5 cm (13.6 in) long tail, and weighs up to 7.5 kg (17 lb).

In France and Italy, the European wildcat is predominantly nocturnal , but also active in the daytime when undisturbed by human activities. It preys foremost on small mammals such as lagomorphs and rodents, but also on ground-dwelling birds.

Metis Chan 1A (2)

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Walruses in the Pacific Ocean migrate with the movement of the ice. The ice shrinks in the summer and gets larger in winter. Walruses travel by swimming around ice floes.

Walruses are not picky. Though they mostly eat clams, they also eat more than 60 other species of sea life such as corals, worms, shellfish, sea cucumbers and sometimes seals.

The walruses were once threatened by commercial hunting, but today the biggest danger they face is climate change. As average temperatures on the Earth get warmer, walruses are losing their habitat. Artic summer sea ice is shrinking from the Chukchi Sea. Female walruses and their young can’t move too far north with the ice because the water there are too deep for feeding. But if they don’t move with the ice, there is little land to haul out and rest. This could cause walruses to drown.

Nowadays, many people are working to help animals in their migration. But there is no solution yet for the walruses. Can you think of ways to help them? One way we can help is to take good care of our environment. For examples, we can keep our oceans and rivers clean by not polluting; we can recycle so there is less trash on our Earth; we can use less energy by turning off lights when we don’t need them.

If we all do a little, we can make a big difference! 💕

Bethany Leung 1B(16)

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Irrawaddy dolphins are found in coastal areas in South and Southeast Asia, and in three rivers: the Ayeyarwady (Myanmar), the Mahakam (Indonesian Borneo) and the Mekong. The Mekong River Irrawaddy dolphins inhabit a 118-mile stretch of the river between Cambodia and Lao PDR and are scarce—just 92 individuals are estimated to still exist. These dolphins have a bulging forehead, short beak, and 12-19 teeth on each side of both jaws.

I love this dolphin because it is cute, it does have big round forehead and no pointy beak. To help them, I should not throw rubbish into water to keep the rivers clean.

Cirilla HUI

1A (7)

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Among black and white rhinos, black rhinos are the smaller of the two African rhino species. Black and white rhinos can be distinguished by the shape of their lips. Black rhinos have hooked upper lips, whereas white rhinos are characterized by a square lip. Black rhinos are browsers, rather than grazers, meaning they are herbivores who do not feed on low-growing vegetation, and their pointed lip helps them feed on leaves from bushes and trees. They have two horns, which grow continually from the skin at their base throughout the rhino’s life (like human fingernails). The front horn is longer than the rear horn, averaging around 19 inches long.

Black rhino numbers have doubled from their historic low 20 years ago to more than 6,000 today. However, the black rhino is still considered critically endangered, and a lot of work remains to bring their population up to even a fraction of what it once was—and to ensure that it stays there. Wildlife crime—in this case, poaching of rhinos for the illegal international market for their horns—continues to plague the species and threaten its recovery.

Rina Hon 1D(06)

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Asian elephants are amazing animals. They are the biggest land animals in Asia. They can grow up to nine feet tall and weigh as much as two cars. They have long trunks that they use to breathe, drink, eat, and communicate. They like to live in forests and grasslands with their families.

But Asian elephants are in danger. People are cutting down their homes and hunting them for their tusks. There are only about 40,000 Asian elephants left in the wild. They are endangered, which means they could disappear forever.

We can help Asian elephants by doing these things:

Learn more about them and why they are important. You can read books, watch videos, or visit websites like WWF or National Geographic Kids.

Support groups that protect Asian elephants and their habitats. You can donate money, adopt an elephant, or join a campaign. You can find some groups online like WWF or [Elephant Family].

Tell your friends and family about Asian elephants and how to save them. You can also write letters, make posters, or do a school project.

Asian elephants are our friends. They need our help. Let’s work together to save them! 🐘

1C Meng Pui Shuen (16)

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European rabbit are small mammal native. They have long hind legs and short front legs. They also have long ears and slightly protruding eyes on the sides of the head that give them panoramic vision to detect predators. They have unique upper teeth which can grow continuously.

They are found in southwestern Europe(including Portugal, Spain, and western France) and in northwest Africa (including Morocco and Algeria). European rabbits are good at digging networks of burrows. Their ideal habitat consists of short grasslands with secure refuge (such as burrows, boulders, hedgerows, scrub, and woodland) near feeding areas.

Huen Li 1A(13)

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I love dolphins because they are beautiful

I like pink dolphins.

They can live up to 30 years old.

But there is only 40 left in Hong Kong.

Last year I  donated half of my birthday money  to the Dolphin Charity.

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The Javan rhino is probably the rarest large mammal on the planet, with only 66 left in the wild and none in captivity.

The Javan rhino is dusky grey. It can reach up 4m in length and 1.7m in height, and weigh as much as 2.3 tonnes.

The remaining Javan rhinos live in incredibly dense jungle and the species has never bred in captivity.

In the tropical rainforest where the species now survives, it is a pure browser, but it was possibly a mixed feeder (both browse and grass) in other parts of its historic range.

Yau Yau Chan 1D (2)

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Red Pandas (Ailurus fulgen) are herbivores. They are obligate bamboos eaters and 95% of their diet are bamboos.  They are skilled and arboreal climbers who live on temperate canopy layer with bamboos . We can find them in southwest China  and Himalayas. They are solitary animals. At nighttime,they will go to lower layer of trees where they build their nests. They use trees for shelter and to escape from predators . Ever since  I saw them in Ocean Park, I have fallen in love with them. They have large and rounded head,pointed ears and short snouts. Their white faces with  reddish brow tear marks extended from eyes to keep sun-rays from their eyes. They weigh 8-17 pounds and 22-24.6 inches long . Red pandas are endangered because they are often captured for pet trade and deforestation caused decrease of bamboo forest and making red pandas lose their homes. I am sorry and very worried about their future and I donated my twenty dollars out of my red pockets to the Ocean Park Conservation Fund. Hope your future will be safe. I love you.

Abigail Tse, Class 1C (20)

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Pandas are mammals but their main food is bamboo, they are covered with black & white fur and are very cute.

Panda is an unique animal and live in Sichuan, China . There are about 2,000 of them and they are very endangered animals.

The lifespan of pandas is about 20 to 30 years. "安安“ and ”佳佳” are lived in Ocean Park and their life spans are 35 and 38 years old. I like pandas very much. They are very cute.

Lee Man Yi, 1D (8)

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Polar bears are the largest bear species and the largest land carnivore in the world. Male polar bears can weight as much as 10 fully grown men, which can weigh up to 800kg, and are twice the size of females.

A polar bear skin, beneath all that thick fur, is actually black. The polar bear’s fur is also translucent, and only appears white because it reflects visible light.

Polar bears can eat 20% of their body weight for one single meal in just 30 minutes.

Karena Soo 1A (19)

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I would like to share endangered animal is Asiatic Lion. The Asiatic lion is about 10-20% smaller than its African cousins with a larger tail tuft and a distinct belly fold. As the name suggests, the Asiatic Lion was historically native across south-west Asia to eastern India. But now, the species’ entire population can only be found in India and restricted to the Gir National Park and environs in Gujarat. Listed as an endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 2010, the Asiatic lion only has about 500-650 individuals left in the country. While the animal is mostly confined to the Gir Forest, many farmers still use crude and illegal electrical fences to protect their crops where lions often get caught up in it. Likewise, nearly 20,000 open wells dug by farmers in the area for irrigation have led to many accidental drownings of lions.

1C Alessia Ko (11)

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About Tigers

Sadly, tigers are on the brink of extinction. Just over a century ago, 100,000 wild tigers roamed across Asia. Today, fewer than 3,900 live in a mere four per cent of their historic range. The largest tiger population can now be found in India, home to half of all remaining wild tigers.

1C Hui Ling Fei (8)

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The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It can weigh more than 330,000 pounds and its length can reach up to 110 feet!

Blue whales are found in all oceans except the Arctic Ocean.

They are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. They are facing threats such as habitat loss, ship strikes and being entangled by fishing gear. Ocean pollution and ocean noise also bring deadly impacts to blue whales.

To save the blue whales, people should restrict the speed of ships, clean up fishing nets and stop polluting the ocean.

Kate YEUNG 1D (24)

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Head specimen of "The Tiger of Sheung Shui"

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Tigers are endangered animals. They have orange fur with black stripes. They are in trouble because their homes are disappearing, they are hunted, and sold illegally. People are trying to protect their homes, stop hunting, and raise awareness about the importance of saving tigers. We need to save tigers because they play a important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems.

During the Chinese New Year holiday, I visited the Police Museum and saw the head specimen of "The Tiger of Sheung Shui". It was a wild tiger in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, it caused harm to some villagers and was killed by the police eventually. It was hard to believe that tigers were found in Hong Kong a hundred years ago. However, with the development of Hong Kong, tigers have disappeared.

1D Ng Hoi Ching Hannah (14)

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Do you know what birds cannot fly?

Penguins are birds; they can swim but cannot fly.

Emperor Penguins are the largest of all the different kinds of penguins. On average, a six-year-old penguin is 115 cm tall. Oh! It's just like me!

Emperor Penguins live in Antarctica - the coldest place on Earth. Their black feathers on the head and back make it hard for the birds to see them from above. Their white bellies and pale yellow breasts make it hard for the sea animals to see them from below.

Sadly, thousands of Emperor Penguins died in the Antarctic ice breakup because of the climate change. We must save them from going extinct!

Julia Mok 1A (17)

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They are small. They have reddish-brown fur with a black belly and legs, white ears and ringed tail. They are mammal. We can find them near eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Its size head-to-body length is 51–63.5 cm and it weighs between 3.2 and 15 kg. They like climbing. They like eating bamboo shoots and leave but also on fruits and blossoms.

The red panda mainly active during the twilight period and until the early hours of the morning. They rests or sleeps in trees or other elevated spaces.

Chan Hui Yuet 1B(1)

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Tigers are amazing creatures! They are very strong, cool, and cute, that’s why I love them so much.

To make sure tigers stay safe, all countries need to stop people from hunting them and protect their homes in the forests. It's important to teach everyone about why it's so important to take care of tigers. We can do this by using TV shows, websites, and social media to share information.

I really hope that we get to see more tigers around in the future. They are such special animals!

1D Miranda Tsang 17

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I will introduce giraffes to everyone.Giraffes is tallest mammal in the world . They are live in Africa. The giraffes are long neck and long legs . When a giraffe stands, it can reach 6-8 meters from head to toe. They live by eating plant leaves, fruits and flowers. The lifespan of a giraffe in the wild is about 27 -29 years.

Natalie Ng (17) - 1C

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Kakapo is a special kind of parrot that lives in southwestern New Zealand. They are very unique because they cannot fly like other parrots. They have beautiful green feathers and a round body.

Kakapos are known for their friendly and curious nature. They are quite big compared to other parrots, and their weight can range from 2.2 to 8.8 pounds (1 to 4 kilograms). Their feathers are not only green but also have patterns that help them blend in with their forest habitat.

Unfortunately, there are only 116 kakapos left in the world, so they are in danger of disappearing. People are working hard to protect and take care of them because they are an important part of New Zealand's nature.

Let’s appreciate these amazing creatures and work together to protect them!

1A Karena Kwok (8)

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Golden Coin Turtle - One of the Endangered Species in Hong Kong

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Golden Coin Turtle - One of the Endangered Species in Hong Kong

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One of Hong Kong’s rarest and most unique animals is the golden coin turtle, named for its yellow head. Once widely distributed across Southeast Asia, its numbers have been devastated by hunting for food, the pet trade and traditional Chinese medicine –jelly made from its shell is believed to cure cancer. Today, Hong Kong is the very last place in the world where the golden coin turtle still exists in the wild, with forested hill streams being its preferred habitat. But even here, hunting still occurs, as despite being punishable by 10 years in jail and a HK$ 10 million fine, no hunters have ever been prosecuted in practice.

Luckily, a joint captive breeding programme by Kadoorie Farm and the AFCD is working to build an insurance population of golden coin turtles and protect the last remaining habitats here for future repopulation efforts. But to truly conserve them, the threat of hunting must be adequately addressed. Hopefully, the recent decision to classify wildlife crimes under the Organised and Serious Crimes Ordinance (OSCO) –which gives authorities much greater power to tackle the wildlife trade– will do much to strengthen the currently menial penalties.

1A Chu Ka Noi Clare (5)

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Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis), is the endangered animal, beloved by the Hong Kong people.  They are grey and spotty when it is younger. Its spots would be faded and colour would be changed to pink when it grows older.

The population inhabiting the Pearl River Estuary, including Hong Kong, is believed to number around 2,500 individuals. During the past few years, there has been a worrisome decrease in the number of young dolphins sighted in Hong Kong waters. These lower numbers could result in a decrease in the population in years to come.

In recent years, the Chinese white dolphin has been facing a number of threats: overfishing, water pollution and heavy marine traffic, along with coastal development. These threats have had a major and cumulative impact on the population for years. It is necessary to take a proactive approach in order to conserve the remaining population of the species before it’s too late.

To protect dolphin, we must protect their habitat as well so that they can live in a safe and healthy environment. When we engage in coastal or water sports and activities, like boat trips, sunbathing and scuba diving, please avoid using shampoo and shower gels on the boat, to avoid untreated chemicals entering the sea and polluting the marine environment. More importantly, please do not litter on the beach and in the sea. As for fishermen and fishing enthusiasts, please dispose used fishnets and other fishery gears properly and do not abandon them in the sea.

Let’s protect and look after our lovely dolphin together!

1A Ng Kelly (18)

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Sumatran tigers are critically endangered. There are fewer than 400 left in the wild. It can be only found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is the smallest of the tigers, because it evolved on an isolated island habitat. Their black stripes are closer together and it has a darker orange fur than other tigers to allow it to blend into its tropical rainforest habitat.

They are in threats of poaching and habitat loss due to palm oil plantations was the cause of the decline of Sumatran tiger. They are hunted for their whiskers, teeth, and bones that are used in traditional Chinese medicine as well as jewelry and souvenirs.

To protect the Leuser Ecosystem and Sumatran tigers, we should stop to buy the products made from palm oil as it is directly linked to rainforest destruction.

1C Kelly Cheung (4)

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The Sunda Tiger, one of the critically endangered animals, is the world’s smallest tiger subspecies. One hundred years ago, thousands of tigers lived in Sunda, now there are only 500 to 600 individuals in the world, and they are solely found in Indonesia.

There are a few reasons for their significant decrease in number over the last century. Firstly, like other tigers, Sunda Tigers mainly eat meat, however, only 10% of their hunts succeed. Secondly, deforestation for palm plantation leads to their habitat loss. Moreover, tiger hunting for their bone, teeth and fur further threatened their life.

In an effort to increase tiger conservation, the Indonesian government has implemented jail time and steep fines for people caught hunting tigers. We should also support conservation organizations working on Tiger preservation. We should also avoid buying souvenirs made from tiger parts especially when traveling in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

1C Clarice Ip (9)

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Polar bears are mammals.  They live in the North Pole.  They existed since 400 thousand years ago. They are the largest meat-eating animals on land. Their skin is black and their hair is transparent. They are endangered because of the global warming, pollution of the ocean and the hunting by the human.

1B(11) Lesley Kwok

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Central American spider monkey lives in the forests in Central America.  Its length measures between 30 and 63 cm, and it weighs between 6 and 9 kg.  Its arms and legs are long and slim, and its arms are much longer than its legs.  Its tail is very strong and can support the weight of its whole body.  The tail is like another limb, which helps the monkey to swing between trees, to pick fruits and to scoop water from holes in trees.

Central American spider monkey is now one of the endangered animals in the world because it needs large areas of tall forests to survive.  Deforestation and hunting for pet trade are threatening the lives of the monkeys.

The Central American spiders are so cute.  I hope they can live in the forests with their friends and families.  We have to protect the forest and the earth.

1D Sofia Wu (23)

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Did you know that orcas, also called killer whales, are actually the biggest dolphins in the whole world? They're HUGE, growing up to the size of a school bus!

While they might sound scary, they're actually pretty smart. They use special calls to talk to each other and even have different "language" depending on their family! ️

Sadly, these amazing creatures are endangered. That means there aren't many of them left, and they need our help to survive.

There are only 40000 orcas left in the world!  This is because they struggle to find enough food, like fish and seals, due to pollution in the ocean.

There are lots of things we can do to help orcas, like using less plastic and not throwing rubbish in the sea.  If we all work together, we can make a difference and keep these amazing animals swimming free!

P.1B  Adelyn Fung (7)

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Between 1960 and 1995, black rhino populations suffered dramatic losses in their numbers due to large-scale poaching. Around 2% survived the severe onslaught of the past. As rhino conservation took hold, their numbers have more than doubled across Africa since the 1990s. But, black rhinos are still listed as critically endangered by the IUCN, with around 5,630 individuals in the wild.

Three subspecies of black rhino now survive, with the western black rhino declared extinct in 2011. Today, 95% of black rhinos are found in just four countries: Kenya, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. The biggest threat to the remaining population is still poaching for their horn—in the last 10 years, almost 10,000 African rhinos have been killed to supply the illegal rhino horn trade.

Caitlyn Tang 1B (20)

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Polar bears are big and white bears. They live in a very cold place called the Arctic. They have thick fur and fat to keep them warm. They also have big feet with nails and webbed toes to help them walk on the ice and swim in the water. They eat seals and fish, which they catch by waiting near holes in the ice or diving into the sea.

Polar bears are in danger because the ice is melting due to the weather getting hotter. This makes it harder for them to find food and home. It also makes them face more danger from people, who hunt them or bother their homes.

Polar bears are part of our world and they should be happy. We should protect the polar bears and their home by using less electricity and gas and leaving them alone. Polar bears are pretty and strong animals that we can learn from and like.

1C Chloe Fan (6)

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Red pandas, known for their kitten-like face and ruddy coats live in isolated mountainous areas in the high forests of Asia. They spend much of their time in the trees. However, the loss of crucial nesting trees and bamboo in the Eastern Himalayas is causing a decline in the red panada population. The change in climate has also led to the fragmentation and loss of livable land for the red panda.

I hope that human can stop hunting, poaching and reduce the human interference to the species’ habitat so that we can save the species and its habitat. The red panda is too cute to be extinct.

1D Cheung Hazelynn Clarise (3)

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The giant panda is  among the world's most threatened animals. The giant panda live mainly in the mountains of southwest China. The giant panda is considered a national treasure in China. The giant pandas eat bamboo shoots and leaves.

1A  Hu Yutong(24)

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Pandas are amazing climbers and swimmers, at at least 5 months old, they can already learn how to climb trees, they sometimes even practice climbing on their mom!

They mostly eat bamboo roots, stems, shoots and leaves everyday, they eat hundreds of them each day, they spend at least 10-16 hours a day eating food.

When they go to the toilet, to mark their scent, they climb a tree backwards with their feet until their in a handstand upside down, letting them to be able to leave there event higher up.

Panda cubs are protected in their first month, their mom keep contact with them nearly all the time during their first month with the cub resting on her front and remaining covered by her paw, arm or head.

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Giant panda is one of the most endangered bears in the world, the current wild population is around 1,860. The only natural home for giant panda in the world is located in southwestern China.

The lifespan of giant panda is around 15 to 20 years for wild panda and around 30 years for those in human care.

There are giant pandas in Ocean Park of Hong Kong, they have attracted many tourists to visit them.

Keira Tsang 1B (21)

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Flamingo are famous for their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs and S-shaped neck. Flamingo are very social birds, they live together with population from over thousands to over one million. A flamingo’s colour varies depending on what it eats. Normally, flamingo weight range from 5.5 pounds to 8 pounds. They are able to “run” on water with their webbed feet, to gain speed before lifting up into the sky. The female flamingo lays only one egg each time. Normally, takes about 30 days, the egg hatches. Young flamingo are born in white colour. Both parents take care of the newborn flamingo. After about three weeks, the adults herd young flamingo into large groups and start to look for food on their own. 1C Aimee Woo (24)

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Cross River gorillas are endangered. There are fewer than 300 of them left in the world. I want to protect them. I hope Cross River gorillas are not endangered. I hope they are not fewer than 300 of them in the world.

1C Cheung Hoi Ching

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Koalas are found in the eucalyptus  forests of  eastern  Australia. They have grey

fur with a cream －coloured chest, and strong, clawed feed,

perfect for living in the branches of trees!

Koalas measure about 60cm to 85cm long and weight

about  14kg.

Although you may have heard people call them koala “bears”. These awesome

animals aren‘t bears at all －they are in fact marsupias a group of mammals,

most marsupials have pouches where their newborns develop.

1B Mara Tang (19)

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The great white polar bear is the youngest and largest of the world's bear species - a mighty hunter and fierce defender of its young that's among the world's most vulnerable animals. Two-thirds of the world's polar bears could be extinct by 2050 if greenhouse gas-fueled global warming keeps melting their Arctic sea-ice habitat.

From now on, to save the Polar Bears as well as saving the earth and keeping greens are most important. All we are responsible to do it. Everyone can do!

Blair Yung 1A (23)

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Camels can go without food or drinks several months. The hump of the camel is filled with fat. Baby camels don't have humps. The hump shrinks as the camel goes without food and drinks in the desert. It can drink more than 100 litres of water in 13min. Camels can eat cactis and throrny plants that other animals cant eat. so thats why camel can survive in the desert. it can walk 100 miles with out food or drink. it's the best buddy to have in the dessert.

Holiday Fong 1D (5)

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Pandas, I really like pandas, and you should also save them because nowadays they’re Extincting because the people for building societies, they cut jungle down and some people like make luxurious house. They also cut down many many many house houses of pandas animals Tigers, every single animals.