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Spix’s Macaw Majestic Bird Extinct in the Wild By Sandra Mendoza
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- 1. Spixs MacawMajestic Bird Extinct in the WildBy Sandra Mendoza
- 2. Rio Based on a true story of a real problem Macaws are extinct in the wild Breeding centers exist in efforts to restore population
- 3. Macaw Basics Brazilian NativeDependent on Caraibeira treesAverage lifespan is 28 years Monogamous birdsFeed on fruits, seeds, and
- 4. Population Over the Years 1970- few dozen species in the wild 1985- only five remain 1986- three remain In 2000, the last one reported dead As of 2010 bird is extinct in the wild Approximately 75 live in captivity
- 5. Reasons for extinction Extraction from natural habitat for profit on the black market Introduction of a mining company Habitat destruction due to deforestation Invasive Africanized Honey Bees Hunting
- 6. Restoration EffortsLocal effortsBreeding centersProtective lawsConvention onInternational Trade ofEndangered Species(CITES)
- 7. Life in CaptivityEnclosure structureFeeding habitsBreeding habitsNothing is more fittingthan their natural habitat
- 8. Why it Matters Macaws promote tree growth Absence in the wild enables spread of bees Preserve for future generation Ethical obligation to protect animals
- 9. Works Citedhttp://emilysbirds.com/the-birds/rio-based-on-a-true-story.htmlhttp://www.avianweb.com/spixsmacaw.htmlhttp://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/wildstatus/spixs_macaw/
- 10. Questions?