1. clouded leopard
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=clouded+leopard&biw=1415&bih=580&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIrOqw-uWGyQIVAnQPCh2dPwf4 2. dhole https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=dhole&biw=1415&bih=580&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAGoVChMIuI_h0OSGyQIVBUUPCh1j_w9Q&dpr=1 3. Mexican wolf https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Mexican+wolf&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI683ssuSGyQIVhHoPCh2Q_gRr&biw=1415&bih=580 4. giant panda http://www.wwf.org.uk/wildlife/giant_panda/ 5. amur leopard http://www.wwf.org.uk/wildlife/amur_leopard/ 6. red panda https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=red+panda&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=kF5CVvjHCMLsPfi5lLgF 7. snow leopard https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=855&bih=580&tbm=isch&q=endangered+animals+snow+leopard&revid=727531372&sa=X&ved=0CCIQ1QJqFQoTCI7F76ayhskCFYSKDwodHWoH2g#tbm=isch&q=snow+leopard 8. mouflon https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mouflon&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIgcH2p-CGyQIVQZcPCh2xQQsq&biw=1269&bih=699# 9. South Andean deer https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=South+Andean+deer&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI2beR1uKGyQIVA5MPCh3hJQaX&biw=1058&bih=580 10. Tasmanian devil https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=tasmanian+devil&biw=1058&bih=580&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIg-b_vuKGyQIVQpIPCh01kwly 11. African wild dog https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=african+dog&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMI4N3UjuKGyQIVxSAPCh3fDQtk&biw=1058&bih=580#tbm=isch&q=african+wild+dog Final selection Preface Throughout the course of this project I faced the challenge of finding a connection between two objects of my choice, specifically a Chinese headdress ornament and an Irish elk skull (an extinct specimen). I came to the link of endangered species and ornaments, what I wanted to do was design a series of ornaments in order to increase awareness of endangered species. In this book I designed a series of scarves as well of patterns on 8 different specimens, some well known and others not, which would be applied on scarves ideally or even accessories and clothing. Red panda The red panda shares its habitat of the high altitude forests with its larger counterpart, the giant panda. They are commonly found in the mountains of Burma, Nepal and central china. An estimate of 50% of their habitat is in the Eastern Himalayas. They are endangered, victims of deforestation. Their natural space is shrinking as more and more forests are destroyed by logging and the spread of agriculture It is a bit larger in size than the house cat and resembles a bear body wise with a thick russet fur. Its legs and abdomen are black and there are white markings present around the head, eyes and tail. Unfortunately there are less than 10,000 individuals in the wild and the number is decreasing rapidly. Mouflon The mouflon is a subspecies of the wild sheep. It is believed that it is one of the ancestors of the modern day domestic sheep breeds. The mouflon’s hide can range from dark brown with white to red-brown, shorthaired coats with dark back-stripes and light-colored saddle patches. The males posses horns which are curved in almost one full loop and can measure up to 85 cm. Although they are considered vulnerable presently they are starting to go towards endangered- many of the subspecies are endangered such as the Sardinian and Cyprus mouflon. Red-crowned crane At the beginning of the 20th century the red-crowned crane were almost hunted to the brink of extinction in japan for their plumage since it was used to adorn many fashion accessories. Nowadays it is illegal to hunt them. It is classified as an endangered species due to the fact that that their population is very small in mainland Asia, although the population in japan is relevantly stable. The destruction of wetlands due to agriculture and industrial development is what is putting at risk this species. Right now there are 1650 mature individuals in the wild but the population is decreasing. Tasmanian devil Tasmanian devils are world renowned for their short temper which earned their given name by early European settlers when they first witnessed them in action. Once commonly found throughout Australia the Tasmanian devil is now found exclusively only on the island of Tasmania. Although partial to the coastal scrublands and forests you can find them throughout the island. Scientists have theorized that their disappearance on the mainland is due to dingoes being introduced to their habitats. Sturgeon According to IUCN, sturgeons are "more critically endangered than any other group of species". Most of the species of sturgeons are harvested for their eggs or rather roe which are them made into caviar. It has been estimated that there has been a 70% decrease in the last century. I’ve had the privileged to see three specific species of sturgeons in real life: the Russian sturgeon, the Siberian sturgeon and the Caspian Sea sturgeon. The ones I saw range from being entirely black/grey, to grey with a white pattern to entirely white. Pangolin Also known as the scaly anteaters due to their preferred diet, the pangolin is an increasingly targeted species in Asia and Africa for their scales and meat. If threatened it will roll up defensively into a ball and can use their sharp scales to lash out against their predators. There are eight species found in two different continents that range from vulnerable to Critically Endangered. All of these species are under national and international protection, and there are two species that were listed as Critically Endangered on IUCN’s Red list of Threatened Species. African wild dog The African wild dog is known as one of the world’s most endangered mammals. You can find the largest populations in South and South –East Africa, mostly in Mozambique or Tanzania. When I went to South Africa with my family 5 years ago we went to Kruger national park where I saw them and was enticed by their friendly face, big mickey-mouse like ears and splattered paint like fur. They are found typically in open plains or scarce woodlands of sub-Sahara Africa. They are faced with the destruction of their habitat as well as widely spread diseases by domestic animals. It is estimated that there are 3,000-5,500 remaining in the wild. Picture of scarves Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird The sapphire-bellied humming bird is a species of hummingbird, which is part of the Trochilidae family. They posses bright coloured plumage: blue in the abdominal area, green in the dorsal area and black wings and a forked tail (much like the swallow) that is a blue-black colour. They are found exclusively in Colombia, locally on the Caribbean coast at Atlántico, Magdalena and La Guajira. The majority of the records of sightings originate in Isla de Salamanca National Park or Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta. Its natural habitat consists lf tropical mangrove forests and tropical/subtropical shrublands. Unfortunately the habitat is threatened due to industrial development as well as port development. The current population consists of 50-249 mature individuals although the number is decreasing.
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