Endangered Species 2050
Help Us STOP the Inevitable“The earth is the zoo and we are the keepers”
– Carmen Traub
we’re not helpless
Welcome to Endangered Species 2050
BASIC RESPONSIBILITY
Our humble goal is to help facilitate the last effort to save endangered species that are headed for extinction by the year 2050.
According to the IUCN Red list, which lists all known species (both plant and animal), 37,400 are on the brink of extinction. It’s a wake up call.
FACTS
“Scientists estimate that 150-200 species of plant, insect, bird and mammal become extinct every 24 hours. This is nearly 1,000 times the “natural” or “background” rate and, say many biologists, is greater than anything the world has experienced since the vanishing of the dinosaurs nearly 65m years ago.”
Written by Huffington Post in 2010.
Imagine the state of our planet now!
What Drives Us
We are EXCITED
The water and air quality are still struggling, and species extinction remains a pressing issue. Yet, there’s a glimmer of hope. More people than ever are aware of these problems and are actively engaged in environmental conservation.
We’re not worried about natural selection; our concern lies in the accidental and intentional poisoning of our planet. Extinction is a stark reminder of our actions and a clear signal that we need to change our ways.
While many prioritize human well-being, it’s important to remember that we are interconnected with all living things. Protecting endangered species, as advocated by organizations like endangeredspecies2050.com, is not just about preserving biodiversity; it’s also about safeguarding our own future.
It’s a testament to the power of perseverance that those who were once mocked for their environmental activism are now leading the charge. The trend of tree hugging and whale saving has come full circle, demonstrating the enduring importance of these causes.
Vaquita still alive (maybe)
Gallons of oil spilled 2019
Trillion pieces of garbage in the ocean
Cross River Gorilla alive (maybe)
FEATURED ENDANGERED SPECIES
Pengolin
Used for medicine
VAQUITA
Worlds rarest, smallest porpoise
KEMPS RIDLEY SEA TURTLE
Word’s smallest sea turtle
Short Tailed Albatross
Almost extinct, now recovering
FEATURED ENDANGERED PLANTS
FERNS
Essential family, with endangered members
Pteridophyte
Vascular and disperses spores, not seeds
Podocarpus Nakaii
Species of conifer, endemic to Taiwan
GET INVOLVED HERE
Be a Contributor to This Website
ANIMAL RESCUE
We would love to post your rescue story, or feature you and your non-profit facility. (Bugs & all creatures are in this category)
FAUNA RESCUE
Animals are usually the focus of endangered species, but all plant rescue is just as vital. We want to feature you.
SONGS
We want to feature your song about animals, the earth, the environment.
MUSIC VIDEO
If you have a video of your original song about animals or the environment, we want to feature it! (Copyright free footage.)
We Are Looking For Writers!
If you are passionate about the subject of Endangered Species, and want to contribute to this website as a featured writer, we would LOVE to consider you! You can write about your favorite mammal, insect, plant, whatever! As long as it is endangered. It can be filled with scientific facts, or just your own thoughts and experiences with a particualar endangered species.
Upcoming Events
TBA
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Featured Articles
The American White Pelican is Endangered in Canada
Written by
Carmen Traub
The Pangolin & Coronavirus
Written by
Thomas Bell
WHAT CAN I DO?
You can start saving species NOW with only TWO STEPS, and NOT by donating money!
If everyone picks just one animal (sea, land or sky) or one plant (sea or land plant) that is critically endangered and makes it their LIFE MISSION to save it from further destruction, I know we will turn the tide together
STEP #1
Pick your endangered species from IUCN Redlist of Threatened Species.
Wikipedia has list of critically endangered plants and is a great place to start your search for your plant species. They get their info from IUCN Redlist, but it’s easier to see a compiled list on Wikipedia. But IUCN Redlist has a search bar if you already know exactly what you are looking for.
Once you pick your animal (all land, air, and water creatures) or plants, them come back here and do STEP #2
STEP #2
Welcome back! Below are some suggestions to help get you started saving your species!
TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THAT SPECIES!
You’ve picked your endangered species. If you can emotionally bond, and mentally commit to doing whatever you can to save your species, it will help you to make this important endeavor part of your life’s mission. It’s always been our job to take care of the earth and its creatures. Take your job seriously (said with love :)).
BECOME A SUPER HERO!
Your endangered species is literally about to die, and is waiting for a hero to save the day! That is you! Do whatever you can think of to try to help it.
SEARCH ONLINE FOR A GROUP THAT IS ALREADY HELPING YOUR SPECIES!
If a group has already started the mission of saving your species and you like their method, you can reach out to them and ask how you can help? If all they want is money, and you aren’t comfortable with that, no worries, go on to #4.
START A WEBPAGE OR BLOG OR...
… whatever creative way you can think of to bring attention to your species. On your webpage, you can post links to groups that are already in motion that you want to support. You can start your own groups. If you want to help a species where you live, get a community based group together. If your species is abroad, gather people online and join voices and ideas for action.
GET HANDS-ON
If your endangered species is literally where you live, find out what you can do to help it. Find out what is threatening the species, and discover what needs to be done to stop the damage. From there, you will know what you can do. For example, if you live near a cove where a threatened bird species is known to land and breed, and they are threatened by plastic garbage that they feed to their chicks, you can take action by cleaning up the shores (by yourself, or gather a group).
LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE FOR TRUE INSIGHT!
Once you begin to research what is threatening your species, you will see the bigger picture. Here is an example: If your endangered species is a rainforest plant, you may come to realize that the plant is dying because a particular bird that eats it’s seeds and distributes it throughout the forest by leaving its droppings is critically endangered. As you research why the bird is endanagered, you may find out that it is because of illegal poaching. THEN, you will want the poaching to stop! And that will lead you to finding out how to motivate governments or other higher powers to take stricter actions against poaching. Eliminate poaching, the bird will come back, and the seeds will be distributed for the endangered plant! Basic circle of life 🙂
BREAK FREE AND GET CREATIVE!
This is where you can have lots of fun and use your awesome gifts! Write songs, write poems, make t-shirts, write a book, take eco courses, go on great eco trips to visit your species and make a photo journal, make a youtube show all about your species, make a movie (short or a feature), make a music video, paint/draw and hold an art show on your species (invite us!), create a theatrical play about your species (invite us to that too!), create a fantastic puppet show (invite us!). There are no limits! Your gift is literally one of kind, and only you can express your voice the way you do. We need your personal input to inspire us! WE CAN’T WAIT!
Thank You for Visiting
We hope you’ve been inspired! If you have recently decided that you want to start helping endangered species, we want to encourage you to pace yourself. It’s a long journey, and can be frustrating when some of the bigger issues in the world seem unsurmountable. The small actions still matter. Thank you for anything you can do to help save as many species as we can before 2050. Let us know what you are doing to help our earth and it’s creatures!
