Spider monkeys are a type of monkey that live in tropical rainforests in Central and South America. Within the group of monkeys, there are seven species. There are understandably differences between each species, but they also share many similarities. People have likely heard of spider monkeys before, but may not be very familiar with them and do not know much about their lifestyles. Read on to educate yourself on the spider monkey.
Read MoreOrangutans are incredibly beautiful creatures that are gentle and human-like in nature. They’re highly intelligent (on the same level as gorillas and chimpanzees) and have made for fascinating studies. Thanks to biology, we’ve learned that we share about 97 percent of our DNA with these incredible animals, which helps us understand their ability to work through problems and develop deep emotional bonds, particularly for mothers and their young.
Read MoreSnow leopards take the title as one of the most elusive creatures in nature. It’s rare to ever catch them on camera and has only been achieved a handful of times. The reason it’s so challenging to catch these beautiful creatures on film is two-fold. The natural habitats of snow leopards are difficult for humans to access for spending significant amounts of time to film the animals and there are so few of them it can be difficult to know exactly where their territories are. While we’ve been able to observe snow leopards in captivity, it’s much more difficult to observe them in their natural habitats.
Read MoreThe ocean ecosystems extend from the tiniest of microorganisms, seagrass, and corals all the way to the top of the food chain with killer whales, leopard seals, and sharks! Among all factors of the ocean ecosystems, sharks are by far one of the most important to maintaining the ocean’s health. Marine life is not the only thing to rely on a healthy ocean, in fact, our entire planet relies on the ocean to survive.
Read MoreThe Mexican Gray Wolf is the most endangered species of wolf, especially in North America. These wolves were nearly driven extinct in the 1970s, which prompted the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to focus on conservation efforts for these beautiful canines. For nearly 30 years, there were no Mexican Gray Wolves in the wild, but in the late 90s, pups bred in captivity were released into the wild once again. While their population has certainly made a comeback, there is still a lot of work to be done. It’s important that we raise awareness of these animals and their plight, in order to make sure they never get close to extinction again.
Read MoreThe Giant Panda is an adorable animal that is also considered one of the rarest mammals in the world. People all over know about pandas and find them overwhelmingly cute. In the United States, if you want to see a live panda, you’ll need to head to the National Zoo in Washington D.C., Zoo Atlanta, the San Diego Zoo, or the Memphis Zoo. At these zoos, you can see the pandas in person or you can check out the Panda Cam at the National Zoo to watch the three pandas.
Read MoreAs the world struggles with plenty environmental problems, it’s more important than ever before to educate our children about the importance of helping solve these issues, like endangered species. Children are the scientists and conservationists of tomorrow, so it’ll soon be up to them to find solutions. Starting as soon as possible, begin educating your child about endangered species and ways they can help them. The more informed your child is, the more conscientious they can be of their impact on the world around them and how they can help improve environmental issues. Here are some ideas for teaching your kids about endangered species, in ways that children will respond well to.
Read MoreMost people look at tigers and see incredible creatures that represent grace and beauty. We can all appreciate the power a tiger shows and how they’re an integral part of this earth. However, tiger populations are in drastic decline. While we’ve been able to somewhat steady them in recent years, the populations still dropped from over 100,000 in the early 1900s to currently under 5,000. Tigers play an important role in the ecosystem, so it’s incredibly important to save this wonderful species.
Read MoreOne of the most majestic animals in the world is the elephant. There are about 450,000 African elephants in the wild, but there are only about 45,000 Asian elephants. While these numbers may seem high, elephants have actually been decreasing in number, often to issues such as poaching. It is incredibly important that people learn more about elephants as they are vital to the world's ecosystem and simply a beautiful creature that deserves to be respected.
Read MoreThe Amazon River Dolphin, or the boto, is a type of dolphin that dwells in areas in South America. You can find this dolphin throughout the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Perú, and Venezuela. While the populations of this dolphin are abundant in many areas, there are some areas they’re considered particularly vulnerable, for various reasons. They’re a truly unique species, especially with the beautiful color of their skin. Learn more about the Amazon River Dolphin!
Read MoreA blog from the April Malmsteen Foundation that examines the plight of the California Condor and how the species came back from the brink of extinction.
Read MoreThe most recent blog from the April Malmsteen Foundation discussing how various organisms affect the ecosystem where they live. This information is vital to understanding the importance of how the environment is balanced and why it's important to work to help all endangered species.
Read MoreZoos are incredibly popular, particularly in the United States. They claim to exist to protect and save endangered species, but not everyone believes zoos actually serve this purpose. Read views from both sides, do some research, and decide for yourself whether or not zoos are helping endangered animals.
Read MoreIn 2015, April Malmsteen established her foundation with the mission of creating a harmony and understanding between animals and humans. The AMF Foundation is dedicated to bringing light to some of the most pressing issues of our day.
Via public campaigns, media initiatives, and grant making, AMF Foundation brings attention and needed funding to several key areas - including but not limited to protecting biodiversity and wildland conservation.
