Loulu Trees

Hey Guys,

If you’ve ever been to Hawaii, you’ve probably seen one of these trees during your visit. These trees are called Loulu Trees which are a certain species of palm trees. They are very rare since almost each island of Hawaii has a different variation of this tree (they vary in size and the color of their palm). Sadly, there are only about 300-400 Loulus left in the wild. They can grow up to 60 feet in height. The trees kept on flourishing until early settlers arrived in Hawaii because their animals ate the delicious seeds of this tree, which affected the number of trees. However, The Oahu Army Natural Resource Program has began collecting and growing seeds to plant more Loulus in the wild to make them as prominent as they used to be.

See you soon,

A concerned Girl Scout

Leatherback Sea Turtles

Hey Guys,

Did you know that the population of the world’s largest turtle is decreasing very quickly? This turtle is called Leatherback Sea Turtle. Called by its scientific name, the Demochelys Coriacea is Earth’s biggest turtle and has the widest range of any animal as it lives anywhere from the tropics to the icy Polar Regions. As of right now, there are only 20,000 left in the wild. It can easy be differentiated from other turtles due its thick, oily skin, while most turtles have bony skin. There are many reasons for its population decrease. Humans steal their eggs, illegal hunting, habitat loss due to erosion of beaches and littering as many Leatherback will see a piece of plastic in the ocean and then swallow it, thinking that it is a jellyfish. This causes death or severe sickness. So, the next time you’re at the beach, throw your garbage out into a trash can or else you might hurt one of these precious creatures!

TTYL,

A concerned Girl Scout.

 

Giant Chinese Salamanders

Hey Fellow Bloggers,

          Have you ever wanted to travel to China? Well if you do, just don’t try going near any giant Chinese Salamanders! The Chinese Giant Salamander is the worlds largest amphibian. It lives in foresty part of southern China where it makes its own, peaceful habitat. The female can lay up to 500 eggs at once, in underwater burrows, guarded by the male of the species. These salamanders have big heads, small yet sharp eyes and dark, wrinkly skin. They are going extinct mainly due to the fact that they are an expensive delicacy in China. They can cost as much as $300 per pound. They are also used in Chinese medicine. Last, although the Chinese government is trying to protect these creatures, they live in sparse areas where it is hard to find them.

TTYL,

A concerned Girl Scout

 

Javan Rhinoceros

Hey Guys!

As the days go on, the number of Javan Rhinoceros in the wild is decreasing. Rapidly. Scientifically named, the Rhinoceros Sondaicus is the current most endangered rhino species in the world.  It belongs to the same genus as the Indian rhinoceros, and has similar skin which resembles armor. There are only about 40-60 animals left on the western tip of Java, which is an island in Indonesia. It is a water and swamp loving animal that only has one horn. It is mostly going extinct because, its horn contains excellent medicinal values which are highly used in Chinese folk medications. As of right now, one kilogram of its horn can be worth up to $30,000. Sadly, scientists don’t know if these rhinos will be able to reproduce quickly enough to stop their species from going into extinction even if it protected right now.

-A concerned Girl Scout