Endangered Animals Mammals

The perils of a polluted environment together with the rapid destruction of the bio diversity are not lost on mankind. Steps are now being taken to reverse the situation at least partially; however, according to the green police, it has been the human beings who can be held responsible for extinction of most of the Endangered Animals Mammals.

The greater horseshoe bats together are one of the most endangered mammals of the British Isles. Apart from indiscriminate killing, the bats have also died out on account of toxic wastes and harmful insecticides in their natural habitat.

Poaching of the Siberian Tiger had been considered to be a profitable venture as all the body parts were used in some form or other. The number of the majestic animal has dwindled down rapidly over the years with the remaining few being kept in the special reserve forests instead of the wild.

The Lion Tailed Macaque found in the tropical forests of India have been hunted down for their fur and flesh over the ages. Destruction of their natural habitat has also resulted in death of many of them making them one of the most Endangered Animals Mammals.

The majestic mountain Gorilla is one of the more prominent Endangered Animals Mammals as well. Apart from being trapped by men, the gorillas often succumb to disease after being exposed to the germs infecting the human beings.