To begin 2016, at Ecophiles, we’re looking back at the pledges toward climate change and conservation and looking forward with hope for a positive turn in the fate of the many vulnerable and endangered species across the globe.
From the lions at Masai Mara, to the penguins in Antarctica, from the sea turtles in Hawaii to the sea lions in Galapagos, from polar bears to elephants – every creature threatened by their surroundings – yet majestic in their beauty.
Here’s a look at some of nature’s most vulnerable and wildlife at its best.
Polar Bear family Photo-bm.iphone CC 2.0 via Flickr
Chimpanzee, Kibale, Uganda Photo: Rod Waddington-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Pink Flamingo. Photo: Art G.-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Lion family-Masai Mara-Kenya. Photo: Benh Lieu Song-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Sea Lion Pup-Galapagos Islands. Photo by Dag Peak-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Mpumalanga-South Africa-Mama & baby Elephant. Photo: Chris Eason-CC 2.0-via-Flickr
Alaska-Spectacled eider male-U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Photo by Laura L. Whitehouse
Australia-Kangaroo Boxing. Photo by Scott Calleja-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Green Sea Turtle-Kahalu’u Beach Park-Hawaii. Photo by Ron Cogswell-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Rhinoceros mama and baby-Courtesy International Rhino Foundation. Photo by S. Ellis
Gelada Baboon, Simien, Ethiopia-Photo by Rod Waddington-CC 2.0 via Flickr
Here’s a summary of what countries around the world have pledged to the UN in how far they intend to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Check to see how your country fares against others. Be informed. Be the voice of change. Be an Ecophile.