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African Elephant
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The African
elephant is a member of the Elephantidae
family. The male stands up to ten feet high to its shoulder, and weighs up to six tons.
The female is slightly smaller, andweighs up to four tons. It is classified as an
endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the african elephant population
over the last three generations based on an index of abundance. Hunting of the african
elephant is now banned in several countries, but poaching for ivory still exists. |
Hybrid Spider Monkey
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The hybrid spider monkey is classified as a
member of the order Primates and is a member of the family Cebidae. The hybrid spider
monkey grows to almost two feet long, not including the tail. It weighs from ten to
fifteen pounds. The hybrid spider monkey is classified as an endangered species due to the
fact that it only exists in severely fragmented subpopulations, and that there has been
continuing decline in the hybrid spider monkey population. The hybrid spider monkey is
known for its ability to use its tail as an extra limb. |
Gorilla
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The gorilla is classified as a member of the order Primates and is a member of the family Hominidae. The male gorilla grows to about six feet high, and weighs up to six hundred pounds. The female gorilla grows to about five feet high, and weighs up to two hundred pounds. The gorilla is classified as an endangered species due to the projected gorilla population declining to at the highest 50% due to a decline in area of occupancy. The gorilla is the largest and most powerful primate alive, but is a peaceful and sociable animal. |
