April Malmsteen Foundation

The April Malmsteen Foundation is dedicated to the #preservation and protection of Earth's #endangeredspecies and habitats. #Conservation #Wildlife #Nature

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"Spider monkeys are the largest of the New World monkeys and possess very long limbs and tails; these tails have unique markings and grooves, very similar to fingerprints." https://t.co/OMyrOaZIBC #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"When looking for a place to nest, Mountain Plovers will only choose areas with sparse vegetation or bare ground, preferring to nest near prairie dog towns." https://t.co/zZcMDjZkvN #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"There are quite a few threats to their population, such as being hunted for their beautiful coats and also getting shot by ranchers who believe the cats are threatening their livestock." https://t.co/gaNGRN7dac #AMF #AprilMalmsteen #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Unlike most other primates, male spider monkeys often stick together in their familial groups while female spider monkeys will look for a new group as they hit puberty." https://t.co/MMmeLA2OwM #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Mountain Plovers have also suffered as the prairie dog populations decreased, because prairie dog towns often provide ideal nesting areas for these birds." https://t.co/Wulezv9UR9 #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"It covers a lot of South America and extends through several countries, such as Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Suriname, and French Guiana." https://t.co/cqX4jihyOH #AprilMalmsteen #AMF #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Right now, it’s estimated that there are less than 10,000, though that number could be closer to 5,000, snow leopards left in the world and it’s predicted that this number will only decrease in the next few decades, as much as 10 percent." https://t.co/m1RmYHUrVE #AprilMalmsteen

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Spider monkeys are certainly threatened; the black-headed spider monkey and the brown spider monkey are critically endangered." https://t.co/EgQCBwMnrc #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"While these birds and prairie dogs do not interact much directly, prairie dog dens and populations are vital for a thriving Mountain Plover population." https://t.co/PsoImbmWBq #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Jaguar mothers are fiercely protective of their young and even attack male jaguars who threaten the cubs." https://t.co/olJJBZ1dhl #AprilMalmsteen #AMF #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"The natural habitats of snow leopards are difficult for humans to access for spending significant amounts of time to film the animals and there are so few of them it can be difficult to know exactly where their territories are." https://t.co/rfsZmNMhp6 #AprilMalmsteen #AMF

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Spider monkeys fall into a group of monkeys known as New World monkeys." https://t.co/9MQV6m5b0u #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"While Mountain Plovers are currently labeled as Near Threatened, it’s important to stay vigilant and ensure that their population remains stable." https://t.co/rbVzSVMrfD #AMF #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"In order to survive, jaguars need large areas of varied territory, which the Amazon provides them." https://t.co/sisjhBVYI0 #AprilMalmsteen #AMF #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Though snow leopards have clearly defined territories, they are not overly aggressive when other snow leopards enter their territory." https://t.co/HoIYZYLj2R #AprilMalmsteen #AMF #conservation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

Adorable! #AMF #nature

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Can you spot the pygmy seahorse? 👀

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A young bottlenose dolphin mother recently adopted a melon-headed whale calf and has been taking care of him like he's her own.

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"When looking for a place to nest, Mountain Plovers will only choose areas with sparse vegetation or bare ground, preferring to nest near prairie dog towns." https://t.co/65x1ypkHWa #conservation #AMF #AprilMalmsteen #AprilMalmsteenFoundation

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"If you want to help ensure the survival of all kinds of sloths, particularly the pygmy three-toed sloth which is considered critically endangered, work to raise awareness of these animals and their plight." https://t.co/B7tKGw5AeL #conservation #sloths #AMF #AprilMalmsteen

[April Malmsteen Foundation @AMFFoundation]

"Male white rhinos will have distinct territories, while female white rhinos have their own territories, but these often overlap." https://t.co/sbWYAGARd1 #rhino #AMF #AprilMalmsteen #AprilMalmsteenFoundation #conservation #environment