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The Extinct Species Of My Homeland. My homeland, Bangladesh, is well known for its wildlife. Presently, my country is home to around 53 species of amphibian, 19 species of marine reptiles, 139 species of reptile, 380 species of birds, 116 species of mammals and 5 species of marine mammals. The famous Royal Bengal Tigers still roam in the largest mangrove forest in the world known as the Sundarbans. Unfortunately, due to deforestation that resulted in the loss of habitat to many species, and poaching, many of these species became either extinct or are on the verge of extinction. The photos of 10 species of animals which have since become extinct from Bangladesh have been uploaded here under with details for my interested readers to read. Details of Photos: 1.Indian rhinos were seen in greater Chittagong and Mymensingh regions until the end of 19th century when they were last sighted. 2. Javan rhinos were found in the Sundarbans until 1908, while Sumatran rhinos were found in greater Sylhet and Chittagong regions until the 1880s. 3. Sumatran Rhinocero 4. Marsh crocodiles basking in the sun.They were last sighted during the 1950s 5. Striped Hyena 6.Grey Wolf 7.Swamp deer were widely distributed in the evergreen forest in greater Sylhet and Chittagong, and also in the Sundarbans until 1950s when they became extinct 8.Male and female Black Buck. This particular species of antelopes were once found in the north-west regions of Bangladesh until the end of the 19th century when they were last sighted and declared extinct from this region. 9.Sloth Bears ,which were found in the forests in Chittagong Hill-tracts region are no more to be found. 10.Bantengs were found in the forests in Chittagong Hill-tracts region.Photo shows male and female Bantengs in captivity. They were last sighted in the 1930s. Happy reading and Viewing too:           |
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Glad to read you here on my blog page after a long time. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your comment. I appreciate. Have a nice Thursday.
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So many species are disappearing on a daily basis.... I think that some of the causes are natural evolution, and some caused by humans. Which ever....it's unfortunate....sighhhh.
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So many species are disappearing on a daily basis.... I think that some of the causes are natural evolution, and some caused by humans. Which ever....it's unfortunate....sighhhh.
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Thanks for the blog Looklook. It's sad to know how many species are extinct and getting to be extinct worldwide. While watching the above pictures, I noticed that the 10th pic seems to be of cows in an enclosure, may be different species of cows or am I wrong?. This is because they aren't mentioned above. Concerning the other species, a few of them I've really never seen before, Thanks again for this blog, it is really informative. Have a great day Looklook mbn. Lisa.
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Extensive land clearing in many countries is taking its toll as well. We are also killing the sea with pollution. I've just learned that half of the world's oxygen comes from plankton, I didnt know that. What happens if we kill the sea? Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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I just read another article. Plankton and Oxygen a critical relationship. Here is a small bit of it. If the phytoplankton in the oceans are becoming depleted, and their CO2-O2 gas exchanging ability decreases, a rising level of CO2, and declining level of O2, will change in the atmosphere. In fact, this exactly what has happened, and it has been very well documented. Rising CO2 levels are generally accepted to be the cause of “global warming.” Whether you believe this change is man-made or simply a cyclical occurrence, the change is happening nonetheless. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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Thanks for the blog Looklook. It's sad to know how many species are extinct and getting to be extinct worldwide. While watching the above pictures, I noticed that the 10th pic seems to be of cows in an enclosure, may be different species of cows or am I wrong?. This is because they aren't mentioned above. Concerning the other species, a few of them I've really never seen before, Thanks again for this blog, it is really informative. Have a great day Looklook mbn. Lisa. Delighted to see you back on my blog again. Thank you so much for your return. You know how much I like to read you here. Lisa, everyday many of the species are disappearing from their habitats for good . We humans do not care for such disappearances! Yes, the cows are in an enclosure. These cows were wild ones lived in our forests. They are called Bantengs. Photo shows male and female Bantengs in captivity. They were last sighted in the 1930s. Thanks once again for showing interest on my blogs and leaving your comments there on. I appreciate. Have a nice weekend. Best wishes and warmest personal regards. Look.
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I enjoyed seeing these photos. The tiger w2ould be a joy to see
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Extensive land clearing in many countries is taking its toll as well. We are also killing the sea with pollution. I've just learned that half of the world's oxygen comes from plankton, I didnt know that. What happens if we kill the sea? Thank you so much for passing by my blog, hermitinthecity. I am really pleased to read your comments that you have left there to read. You are absolutely correct what you have written there on this continuous disappearing acts of the species from our planet. You know what will happen if we destroy the sea! We shall destroy one of our food chains along with it. Wish you all the best and regards.
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I just read another article. Plankton and Oxygen a critical relationship. Here is a small bit of it. If the phytoplankton in the oceans are becoming depleted, and their CO2-O2 gas exchanging ability decreases, a rising level of CO2, and declining level of O2, will change in the atmosphere. In fact, this exactly what has happened, and it has been very well documented. Rising CO2 levels are generally accepted to be the cause of “global warming.” Whether you believe this change is man-made or simply a cyclical occurrence, the change is happening nonetheless.
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Carolyn, Thank you so much for your kind visit to my blog page. I appreciate the decent words spoken regarding my blogs by you. I have taken these words as kind complements from a lady who respects God's creations. Thanks again. Have a wonderful weekend and best wishes.
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