what are the dangers of wild africa
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Africa's Most Dangerous Animals - The Top 7 1. Mosquito. Coming in at number one, the Mosquito is the most dangerous animal in Africa and is responsible for nearly 50% of deaths in children under the age of 5. This miniscule insect carries the virus that causes Malaria, one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
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- There are deadly snakes and spiders, huge aggressive animals and crocodiles, as well as unfriendly native people. There are diseases, illnesses as well as the dangers of fatigue and dehydration (The Abundance of Dangers, n.d.) One of the possible dangers that one may encounter in the Nile is the crocodile.
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African Wild Dog The dogs rely on each other and are one of the only wild species to care for their sick and old. African wild dogs used to range across Africa, with 500,000 dogs in 39 countries. Impacted by poaching, road kills, and mining and logging that destroy habitat, now only 6,600 dogs are thought to remain. Zimbabwe, where Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) is headquartered, is one of the last strongholds.
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Gorilla Gorilla Photo: Bryan Lenz. All gorillas face a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future if current threats do not subside. Hunting, forest clearance for agriculture and timber, and disease are the main threats to gorilla survival and these problems continue to increase in intensity and extent.abitat loss and modification due to human activity is a primary threat to gorilla survival. Agriculture, logging, fuelwood and forest product collection, and grazing domestic animals all degrade gorilla habitat and are problems that only increase as the human population in Africa grows (Plumptre et al. 2003).
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Gorilla Gorilla Photo: Bryan Lenz. All gorillas face a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future if current threats do not subside. Hunting, forest clearance for agriculture and timber, and disease are the main threats to gorilla survival and these problems continue to increase in intensity and extent.hoto: Bryan Lenz. All gorillas face a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future if current threats do not subside. Hunting, forest clearance for agriculture and timber, and disease are the main threats to gorilla survival and these problems continue to increase in intensity and extent.
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Beautiful dangerous African Elephants Elephants have got the biggest brains and apart from man, elephants are some of the most intelligent animals in the world and regarded as one of the world's most dangerous animals. Elephant Attacks: 300-500 elephant related attacks and deaths a year.hile most of the dangerous elephant animal attacks take place in many of the African countries from south of the Sahara desert to South Africa with an estimated over 500000 number of African elephants in the world.
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Conservation and Management of the African Wild Dog and its Habitat in Eastern Zambia The proposal also aims to fulfil aspects of the WWF Zambia Conservation Strategy and the WWF SARPO Regional Conservation Strategy, by utilizing the endangered African wild dog to generate conservation action within a biologically significant ecoregion.
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African Wild Dog African wild dogs hunt in formidable, cooperative packs of 6 to 20 (or more) animals. Larger packs were more common before the dogs became endangered. Packs hunt antelopes and will also tackle much larger prey, such as wildebeests, particularly if their quarry is ill or injured. The dogs supplement their diet with rodents and birds.
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- In the drier parts of Africa, millions of hectares of grazing land and rangeland are also threatened with degradation-in the arid north, the semi-arid south, the Sudano-Sahelian countries and in the drier parts of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria.
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- Many primate species are now in danger of becoming extinct. The primary cause is deforestation, driven ultimately by human population growth. Additional pressure is placed on primate populations by humans hunting them to sell for food and pets. Monkeys and apes are popular sources of bush meat in West Africa. At least 22 species of primates and many other kinds of wild animals are being hunted in Africa for this purpose.
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Elephant African elephants are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), while the Asian elephant is classed as endangered. One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks.Other threats to wild elephants include habitat destruction and conflicts with local people. Elephants are used as working animals in Asia.wo species are traditionally recognised, the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), although some evidence suggests that African bush elephants and African forest elephants are separate species (L. africana and L. cyclotis respectively).
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Is Cape Horn the world's most dangerous area for sailing? Sailing around Cape Horn is not routine, so you watch the weather and the conditions and do your best to avoid problems. A more dangerous area is Cape Agulhas on the coast of South Africa, just east of the Cape of Good Hope, along which the Agulhas Current flows. This current is extremely swift, second only to the Gulf Stream, and rouge waves[1] in this area appear to have sunk ships in a matter of seconds, with no trace.
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- The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is one of Africa's most dangerous snakes and feared in East, Central and Southern Africa. It's aggressive when cornered and will not hesitate to strike. It can reach speeds of up to 12 mph (20 km/ph).
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Disease Risks and Precautions in Southern Africa In order to reduce the risk of infection travelers must (1) protect themselves from insects, (2) ensure the quality of their food and drinking water, and (3) be knowledgeable about potential diseases in the region to be visited.
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- Additional pressure is placed on primate populations by humans hunting them to sell for food and pets. Monkeys and apes are popular sources of bush meat in West Africa. At least 22 species of primates and many other kinds of wild animals are being hunted in Africa for this purpose.he order Primates includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians. Many of them may be familiar, but it would not be surprising if you cannot immediately visualize prosimians (like the ring-tailed lemurs in the picture on the right) .
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The parasite On the African continent a number of Trypanosoma species and subspecies are economically significant causing human and animal diseases which are an obstacle to human welfare, affecting cattle rearing and agricultural development.
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- Prize Applications are in ! Wildlife trafficking is pushing many animals towards extinction, including species of elephants, rhinos, tigers, pangolins, turtles, and parrots.The crisis also has a human toll: in the last decade, more than 1,000 rangers have lost their lives protecting wildlife.Criminal networks that are increasingly involved in wildlife trafficking are more organized, sophisticated, and technologically advanced than ever before.how me these solutions. The Problem: Corruption enables wildlife trafficking at multiple stages along illegal supply chains. As the trade becomes more lucrative and dangerous, there are greater incentives for individuals in positions of power to accept bribes or other favors, or even to organize illegal trade networks.
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How to Finance Your New Construction Home By Ken Harney. Gathering the right information and documents and obtaining your credit reports and credit score are important steps in financing your new home. What you need to know -- and do -- to make the mortgage process smooth.
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Conflicts in AfricaâIntroduction Corporate interests and activities in Africa have also contributed to exploitation, conflict and poverty for ordinary people while enriching African and foreign elites. The easy access to natural resources to maintain and fuel rebellions (combined with corporate interests) makes for a nasty combination.
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- While media overwhelmingly paints the country as a haven of crime, a stable and thriving tourism industry reflects the reality - South Africa is a safe place, especially if you have the means to visit as a tourist and live in the most luxurious areas (which are plentiful across the country).
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Elephant African elephants are listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), while the Asian elephant is classed as endangered. One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks. Other threats to wild elephants include habitat destruction and conflicts with local people.
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- The fine for poaching has rocketed to $120,000 with a potential 15-year jail sentence. Across Africa, it's part of a growing trend to crack down on the heavily armed gangs that are decimating one of the continent's most precious natural resources.espite the fact that wildlife tourism is the backbone of the Kenyan economy, the country has been notoriously lenient with poachers, with fines of around $480 and maximum jail time of just two years—consequences which were very rarely imposed.
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- The hunting and killing of gorillas is illegal but still the animals are killed for bushmeat or during the capture of baby gorillas for pets. In Northeast Congo, about 5% of western lowland gorillas in that region are killed each year.ne of the few places that humans can see western lowland gorillas in the wild is the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Areas in the Central African Republic.
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Mountain gorilla population rises in Uganda, giving hope for endangered species Mountain gorillas in the wild still face threats ranging from habitat loss to poaching, especially in Congo, where lawlessness in the country's vast eastern territory has allowed illegal hunters to prosper. Mountain gorillas are hunted for their meat in Congo, according to the World Wildlife Fund.Even a common cold can kill a mountain gorilla, as species is particularly vulnerable to respiratory diseases usually associated with humans.ountain gorillas in the wild still face threats ranging from habitat loss to poaching, especially in Congo, where lawlessness in the country's vast eastern territory has allowed illegal hunters to prosper. Mountain gorillas are hunted for their meat in Congo, according to the World Wildlife Fund.
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African Wild Dog However, African wild dogs can be a threat to small livestock, such as calves, sheep, and goats, when wild prey densities are very low. Although the largest populations of African wild dogs live in protected areas, they range beyond the boundaries and are vulnerable to high-speed vehicles, guns, snares, and poisons.
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Giraffes in Danger of Extinction: Why Their Numbers Have Dropped Giraffe numbers are dwindling across Africa because of poaching and habitat loss caused by human population growth, according to wildlife experts, and it's happening largely unnoticed.