Human activity has resulted in the extinction of certain animal species on the planet, and for some living beings, this is a matter of grave concern. Poaching, deforestation, hunting, and disease contribute to the extensive extinction of several animals from the planet. It is high time for people to wake up and take necessary actions to protect these living species and the natural resources on the earth for the next generation in the future.
Steven Rindner- Animals need to be protected at all costs
Steven Rindner is a student of Biology, and he regularly takes part in marathons in New York. According to him, new things are happening to the environment regularly, and he wants to create awareness among people about the earth and its bio-diversity. He extensively uses his social media profiles and blogs to share interesting facts that seem mundane in regular life with his followers.
Mother Earth can also be mysterious in Her own ways, and as human beings who inhabit here, we should safeguard natural resources, wildlife, and their ecosystems. Unfortunately, many people, through their simple habits, often land up harming the planet. He wants to spread education and awareness among people so that they can change their practices and protect the natural fauna and flora of the earth.
He has always been fascinated with botany and zoology when it comes to the study of life sciences. He loves to learn new information and says that everything about nature motivates him a lot.
Rediscovering living species that were believed to be lost
Recently, researchers discovered the land-dwelling, rainbow-colored Sierra Leone crab in a rainforest in a far-off place in West Africa. In fact, in the past, experts believed that it was lost for more than 66 years. It was a lecturer from Cameroon that had discovered this lost species. The good news is this crab was found among other lost freshwater crabs and two more undiscovered living species.
Scientists state that studying these crabs closely is challenging because of their habitat. Nature and wildlife conservationists have discovered more about how these crabs are found and distributed in the region. This information is vital for determining whether or not they will become extinct in the future or not.
The discovery of the velvet pincher plant
Independent researchers have rediscovered this plant recently in Borneo. They are carnivorous plants that catch their food or prey in a cavity that is deeply rich with digestive enzymes. In fact, the first plants were discovered long back in 1918, and during this period, scientists only had a little information about them. The plant was rediscovered in 2019, approximately 101 years after it was first seen.
Steven Rindner also speaks about the Vietnam Deer Mouse, which is also known as the Silver-Backed Chevrotain. This animal was discovered 30 years ago and was considered lost.
Its size is like that of a rabbit, and its characterized by its unique silver rump. These animals have incisors that look like tusks. The male gender does not have antlers or horns like their female counterparts. He says that a community that is based in the region rediscovered this animal. Thanks to such communities, there is hope for many such lost species, which are waiting to be rediscovered again!
