Endangered species in Finland, Poland and Canary Island by elsa moreno medina

Angelote

2023-03-28 07:19:35 UTC

Squatina squatina, a species of shark in the family Squatinidae (known generally also as angel sharks), that were once widespread in the coastal waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. This animal is in danger of extinction due to accidental fishing

Naali

2023-03-28 07:25:24 UTC

The arctic fox is an incredibly hardy animal that can survive frigid Arctic temperatures as low as –58°F in the treeless lands where it makes its home. It has furry soles, short ears, and a short muzzle—all-important adaptations to the chilly clime.

Pico de paloma

2023-03-28 07:29:42 UTC

Lotus maculatus is a trailing evergreen perennial with soft, smoky gray, needle-like leaves, spaced along the stems in attractive whorls. Hanging like delicate silver chains, they contrast sharply with the pea-like bright red, orange-tipped or yellow flowers.

Saimaannorppa

2023-03-28 07:32:18 UTC

They are among the most endangered seals in the world, having a total population of only about 400 individuals. The only existing population of these seals is found in Lake Saimaa, Finland.

Chloé and Krysia

2023-03-28 07:32:20 UTC

Is another beetle endemic to the islands of La Palma, La Gomera and Tenerife that inhabits the tabaiba de monte or wild tabaiba (Euphorbia mellifera), typical of laurel forests, a plant of which feeds in its larval state (they are xylophagous insects). Physically, it is characterized by having black, brown and reddish pigmentation and by the elongated shape of its face, like a beak.

This species, threatened by the disappearance of the host plant, is in danger of extinction.

European bison - Carla and Lena

2023-03-28 07:32:41 UTC

Alimoche Canario

caarlaasuareezz — 2023-03-28 07:33:36 UTC

only scavenger bird of prey found on the islands. It is large and cream-colored, in the past it was distributed throughout all the islands of the Archipelago but currently there are few specimens that inhabit Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. It is considered critically endangered.

Oliwia and Claudia.

2023-03-28 07:34:07 UTC

Rys (Lynx)
The lynx is the largest European cat living in Polish wild forest and one of the biggest predators in Europe.
Mariposa capuchina común (pieris cheiranthi)
It is found in La Palma and Tenerife, it is typical of shady areas and humid forests, it is generally found in ravine areas of these forests.

Chloé and Krysia

2023-03-28 07:34:34 UTC

Aesculapian snake

(80 - 200 individuals in Poland)
It looks exotic, but it is Polish. The back is brown or olive-brown, while the belly is painted in canary yellow or yellow and white. This is the largest snake, whose length can reach up to 170 cm.
In the case of Poland, it is much worse - this species is included in the "Red Book of Animals" and is under the status of strict protection.

Giant lizard from Gran Canaria

2023-03-28 07:36:59 UTC

Cientific name: Gallotia stehlini.
The specific name, stehlini, is in honor of Swiss paleontologist Hans Georg Stehlin, who collected the holotype. It grows to a total length of up to 80 cm. It is among the largest reptiles within the family Lacertidae. G. stehlini is endemic to Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain but it has been introduced to Fuerteventura.

From Tatiana, Roksi and Sofía.

Canary Stonechat

2023-03-28 07:38:54 UTC

One of the Canary Islands animals that has been in the archipelago for more centuries is the Stonechat.

We can find it mainly in Fuerteventura and unfortunately it is in danger of extinction due to the destruction of the Majorero coastline.

Daniela and Gosia

2023-03-28 07:44:25 UTC

bocian czarny

Hömötiainen

caarlaasuareezz — 2023-03-28 07:44:37 UTC

Poecile montanus (Poecile montanus) is a Eurasian small tit species that thrives in coniferous forests.In the 2000s, due to intensive forestry, the sedge has declined in Finland, first becoming endangered in 2015 and critically endangered in 2019

otis tarda

erundmapu — 2023-03-28 07:47:21 UTC

The Great Bustard is a species of otidiform bird in the family Otidae, the only member of the genus Otis, for which the family is named. It is distributed throughout Europe and through Asia to China, as well as North Africa.

Pinzón azul de Gran Canaria (Fringilla polatzeki) and Puchacz zwyczajny, puchacz (Bubo bubo)

2023-03-28 07:48:22 UTC

El pinzón azul of Gran Canaria is a species of passerine bird of the fringilid family (Fringillidae) endemic to this island. The blue finch is a small bird, approximately 16 cm. The male has blueish tones while the female and the juveniles are brown tones. The species is an exclusive island endemic of Gran Canaria, restricted to Canarian pine forests. His diet consists mainly of pine seeds, also feeding on invertebrates. The blue finch of Gran Canaria is one of the most threatened bird species on the planet.

The causes of the danger of extinction of this species are: the destruction of the forest in the past, as a result of the various forest uses; and the effects caused by numerous fires; as well as the indiscriminate collection of specimens for natural history museums.

The puchacz zwyczajny population, although slowly increasing, is still under threat. Now in Poland, puchacze nest in only a few regions and their numbers are estimated at around 250-270 pairs.

Lacking sexual dimorphism, the female is slightly larger than the male. Puchacz has large forward-facing eyes, together with a beak. On the head two tufts of feathers resemble ears. The eagle owl has excellent vision and hearing. It has characteristic yellow or orange irises of the eyes

The food of the bubo bubo is not only birds, this predator captures all rodents, rabbits, hares, hedgehogs and even young foxes and deer. The thrusting power of its talons can reach up to two tonnes. It is undoubtedly the strongest of the owls.

This largest of the existing owls is a species particularly sensitive to disturbance - when the animal is frightened, it is able to abandon its nest and eggs. This is why the factors that reduce the size of this population are economic works in forests, uncontrolled devel

grizzly

2023-03-28 07:48:56 UTC

The brown bear is a species of carnivorous mammal of the Ursidae family typical of Eurasia and North America.