As You Know My Plan Is To Do All Mammals And Every Time I Finish One, I Feel That I Am Closer To My Goal.

East African Hippopotamus

I appreciate this illustration because it was the second one I did in a hyperrealistic way a few years back. It was essential because it set the tone of the illustrations I wanted to make for this project. I am happy to revisit and work on the information sheet about this charismatic subspecies.

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Eastern Black Rhinoceros

Black rhinos have the most subspecies among all rhinos. At some point, it was believed that it was 23 subspecies of black rhinos. This was made of poor investigations based on parts of bones, skulls, and just mere sights of the animal.

With time, better studies suggested that the subspecies consisted of just t four. There is still debate because some say there are five subspecies (which is the one I am inclined to believe) but this cannot be proven because three of the five subspecies are already extinct, and there is not even a photographic register of them. Some skulls and bones are around but it's hard to make conclusions based on just little remains of the animal. It is hard for me to believe that they were extinct without even a picture of them. It is not the case for this subspecies but its situation is critical. A little more than 700 are in the wild including a small group of them that were taken to South Africa. This is uncommon because this animal is restricted to Kenya and Tanzania. Its future is uncertain because of the poaching of the animal for their horns. If there is a market eager to buy horns, it will be some eager to risk their lives in order to feed that market as well.

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Drawing giraffes is fun and somehow easier than others animals. Because they are so long, the amount of details somehow reduces considerably, and still, the animal will look great. Differentiating this one is probably the hardest so far. I felt that the spots and color of the giraffe aren’t so characteristic as other ones like the Niger or Reticulated Giraffe. On the other hand, the close relationship that has with the Rothschild’s Giraffe (you will see in the next giraffe post) make things a little harder.  Nubian Giraffe  According to what I read, this is the nominate subspecies which in other words means that was the first subspecies to be described. Therefore, its Latin name is repeated twice (Giraffa camelopardalis camelopardalis). This giraffe is Critically Endangered. It is believed that there are less than 2150 in the wild. However, about 1500 are from Rothschild’s Giraffe, leaving the Nubian Giraffe with less than 650 individuals. It is extinct in the wild in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, and Eritrea. In captivity, is bred at Gia Zoo in Egypt and the Al Ain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates. ___________________________________ Credits: Nubian Giraffe Nubian Giraffe ___________________________________

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Bushpig 

I actually didn’t know this one even existed. I was confusing it with the Red River Hog, which sometimes is also called Bush Pig. It always surprised me to see new species I didn’t know. 

Considered as a conspecific with the Red River Hog which is now regarded as a separate species. Too many subspecies of the bush pig has been recognized in the past. There are now three tentatively subspecies validated: 

Southern Bushpig: Found in lower Congo River (left bank), Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia,  Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, the Caprivi Region in Namibia, and South Africa.

White-Faced Bushpig: Found in Ethiopia, S Sudan, E Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Somalian Bushpig: Can be found in Tana, Juba, and Scebeli Rivers in NE Kenya and Somalia.

Vercammen and Grubb, 1993, however, proposed just two subspecies of bushpig, the Southern bushpig, and the White-Faced bushpig. According tho them, the Somalian bushpig has insufficient evidence to be classified as one.

Another possibly subspecies of the Bushpig are the Madagascar bushpig, The Edwards’ bushpig and the Nyasan bushpig. However, studies are almost sure that this species were introduced during historic times.

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Northern White Rhinoceros

Poachers reduced their population from 500 to 15 in the 1970s and 1980s. From the early 1990s through mid-2003, the population recovered to more than 32 animals. However, since mid-2003, poaching has intensified and further reduced the wild population

Since 19 March 2018, there are only two Northern White rhinos left, the females Najin and Fatu, mother and daughter, making these subspecies functionally extinct. The two females belong to the Dvůr Králové Zoo in the Czech Republic but live in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya and are protected 24/7 by armed guards.

The last male, Sudan died due to an infection in his right hind leg. He was euthanized on 19 March 2018.

Recent studies suggest that it might be a separate species from the Southern White Rhino. Studies haven’t concluded.  *References: phys.org/news/2019-08-scientists-closer-northern-white-rhino.html https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Northern_white_rhinoceros

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White Lipped Peccary 

This peccary has five different subspecies. Oddly, I could not find it’s common names. Just the latin ones. Very little information about each of them and more as a general information of the species. 

The two main threats to their survival are deforestation and hunting. Natural predators include the jaguar and puma and of course, us. They can be very aggressive when cornered and maintain contact with the herd by making a low moaning sound.

The herds can be immense with up to two hundred individuals, which can be beneficial to avoid attacks from predators, specially the jaguar. 

Tayassu pecari pecari: Can be found in Colombia (west), Venezuela, Guayanas y Brasil (north of the Amazon river).

Tayassu pecari aequatore: Colombia (south east) and Ecuador.

Tayassu pecari albirostre: Brasil (South of the Amazon), Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay and north of Argentina.

Tayassu pecari spiradens: From the north of Colombia to Costa Rica.

Tayassu pecari ringens: From Nicaragua to the south of México.

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This is probably the most unknown Tapir for me because I always thought that this one and the Amazonic Tapir were the same. Now I can see how different they are. (And you will see as well when I post the Amazonic one). Store Instagram

Baird's Tapir it owns its name to a Naturalist called Fullerton Baird. It is funny how naturalists in general like to name "things" and they think that those "things" didn't have a name before. Well, this one had. Danta, Anteburro, Macho de monte and Mountain Cow just to name a few. It inhabits all of Central America. Not Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, or Missouri, no. I'm talking about real America where in this case, Central America will be that piece of land that unites South with North America and is divided into many countries such as Belice, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama, among others. Also can be found in Colombia and Ecuador. Baird's Tapir is mostly nocturnal and likes to live close to water because they love to take baths. In fact, they are great swimmers. One thing that I found cute about these Tapirs is that they are monogamous, which means that they mate for life. Both parents are in charge of raising their offspring. Because of its size, adults Baird's Tapir's only predators are Crocodiles and Jaguars. However, humans and its actions have put these species in constant decline. Now is endangered with about 3000 adult animals but if things don't change, is estimated that its decline in the near future can go down to 80%. _______________________________________________ Credits: Baird's Tapir Baird's Tapir Photo Credits: Klaus Rudloff ______________________________________________ Thank you, guys. If you like the content please like and subscribe. Reblogs are also very sweet and any comment is very much appreciated. See you next week

Somali Wild Ass Equus africanus somaliensis Family: Equidae Genus: Equus Conservation Status: Critically Endangered

There are fewer than 1,000 African Wild Asses left in the wild, and they are classified as Critically Endangered. This might be surprising, considering that Donkeys are commonly seen animals. However, there are several reasons why these animals are on the brink of extinction, and some subspecies have already disappeared. ____________________________ Thank you guys for your attention. Likes, reblogs, and follows are appreciated. Joining the club here is true love, besides, the club is awesome, see it for yourself.

Sri Lankan Spotted Chevrotain

What we know about nature is never carved on stone. What at some point in history we believe is the irrefutable truth, deeper studies of the subject often prove us wrong.

It was until 2005 that this species was separated from its closest relative, The Indian Spotted Chevrotain (Which I introduced last week) and today is recognized as a whole new species. Is obvious to say now, that not much is known about this

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Kiang:

This is a complete new one for me, I never heard of this animal before. It is the largest of the wild asses and it used to be counted as a subspecies of the Onager. However, further studies demonstrated that is a different species. It can be also named as Tibetan Wild Ass, Khyang, or Gorkhar.

There is a different approach to the association of this animal compared to the other asses and is the way that is seen by the people who coexists with them. Never been tamed, this ass is not seen as a stupid animal like other in cultures tend to portray asses. Instead, it is seen as an imposing and graceful animal more likely as a horse, that pasturing gracefully on the Tibetan Plateau. Some travelers even say that the Kiang served as an inspiration for the mythical unicorn.

It can be crossbreed with horses, other asses, donkeys and even zebras, but its offspring will be sterile as mules.

They move in small herds and males are usually solitaries. Sometimes they can group in herds of a several hundreds individuals. This herds don’t last longer and are basically consisting in young males, females and theirs calfs. The only enemy, besides humans, might be the Himalayan Wolf who dare to attack Kiangs if are found alone.

Eastern Kiang: It is the largest of the three subspecies. Inhabits in Qinghai, southeastern Xinjiang,

Southern Kiang: It is the smallest

Western Kiang: It has a darker coat and is slightly smaller than the Eastern Kiang.

There is still missing information to validate the existence of the three subspecies.

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