subject: Endangered Places [print this page] Endangered Places Endangered Places
As we travel more, we have an impact on some fragile countries, and in a matter of decades, some of these places won't exist as we know them. So when visiting these places make sure you take special care to preserve their sanctity.
Kruger national park, South Africa poachers have succeeded in killing off a lot of the lions, and now there are a mere fifty thousand remaining. Ranchers kill them because they prey on their livestock, and the animals suffer disease that is killing them off too.
Northern Manitoba coast, Canada global warming has succeeded in making the polar bear one of the most endangered animals in the world, but in north Canada you can see these animals in the wild.
The taj mahal, Agra the taj mahal is an iconic structure, built out of love, and is majestic in its stature. Unfortunately, environmental aggressors are destroying the building, with soot turning it yellow. At sunrise, the beautiful white building turns pink, and is truly a marvel to see.
The Great Barrier Reef, Australia the reef can be seen from outer space, and is truly a wonder, but the coral is very sensitive and is being slowly destroyed by pollution ad climate change. The warming f the water is causing the coral to bleach, and scientists feel it may die off in the next twenty years.
Tanjung putting biosphere reserve, Borneo palm farmers have destroyed the forest, so the fifty thousands orang-utans that call Borneo home are becoming endangered. Other species that will be forced out of their homes are the Asian Elephant and the Sumatran Rhino.
If you are planning travelling to any of these locations, make sure you have Holiday Insurance.
