(Vulnerable) | Polar Bears are dependent upon Arctic sea ice for access to their prey. Their dependence on an ephemeral habitat that exists as a function of sea surface and atmospheric temperatures means that climate warming poses the single most important threat to the long-term persistence of Polar Bears
(Endangered) | The largest species of elephant and the biggest terrestrial animal on Earth, poaching is the primary threat. Their ivory fetches high prices in illegal black markets in Asia and even the United States.
(Near Threaten) | In the 19th Century, market, subsistence and recreational hunting nearly eliminated the bison throughout its range in North America. Conservation measures have brought about limited recovery in the wild and in captive conservation herds. Existing threats include: habitat loss and genetic manipulation of commercial bison for market traits.
(Vulnerable) | Four major threats to Giraffes can be identified: habitat loss through deforestation, land use conversion, expansion of agricultural activities and human population growth. Civil unrest (ethnic violence, rebel militias, paramilitary and military operations) Illegal hunting (poaching), and ecological changes (mining activity, habitat conversion to agriculture, climate-induced processes
Status - Sold
Step Right Up, Tiger
27” x 29” x 7” - Oil on reclaimed wood
(Endangered) | Hunting of Tigers and their prey has been the main driver of Tiger population declines. Poaching for illegal trade in high-value Tiger products including skins, bones, meat, and tonics, is a primary threat to Tigers, which, along with prey depletion, has led to their recent disappearance from broad areas of otherwise suitable habitat
(Critically Endangered) | Endemic to the central Karoo region of South Africa, total mature population size (assuming 70% adults) is estimated to be between 157 and 207 individuals. Habitat loss and degradation, by both climate change and fracking are emerging threats to Riverine Rabbits: an initial assessment of climate change indicates that a net reduction of 89% in habitat is likely for the northern population.
30” x 25” x 7” Double-sided - Oil on reclaimed wood
(Endangered) | Analysis of estimates from 334 localities across their global range indicates a reduction of more than 50% of the continental population in the past three generations (75 years) Poaching of African Savanna Elephants for ivory is a major cause of individual death and population decline.
30” x 25 x 7” Double-sided - Oil on reclaimed wood
(Extinct) | Island Dwarf Hippopotamids were easy prey for human hunters. This may have lead to their quick extinction in the Mediterranean The same impact from human hunters may have been effective in at least accelerating extinction of Madagascan Dwarf Hippos.