BIODIVERSITY

PANDA

The giant panda, also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south

central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round

body. Scientific name: Ailuropoda melanoleuca

Lifespan: 20 years (In the wild)Rank: Species

Phylum: ChordataTrophic level: Herbivorous Encyclopedia of

LifeHeight: 60 – 90 cm (Adult, At Shoulder)

SALAMANDER

Also known as the Mexican Walking Fish, this critically endangered salamander is naturally found only in the local waterways near Mexico City. Rapid urbanization and subsequent water pollution have destroyed much of the creature's habitat, and the introduction of non-native species into the salamander's habitat had a detrimental impact on dwindling population.

ECHIDNA

Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny anteaters, belong to the family Tachyglossidae in the monotreme order of egg-laying mammals.Scientific name: Tachyglossidae

Higher classification: MonotremeOrder: Monotreme

Rank: FamilyPhylum: Chordata

MANTIS SHRIMP

Mantis shrimps, or stomatopods, are marine crustaceans of the order Stomatopoda. They branched from other members of the class Malacostraca around 400 Mya. Mantis shrimps typically grow to around 10 centimetres in length. Scientific name: Stomatopoda

Rank: OrderHigher classification: Hoplocarida

Phylum: ArthropodaSubclass: Hoplocarida

MONKEY ORCHID FACE

This species of orchid, aptly named the Monkey Face Orchid (Dracula simia), was created after Mother Nature decided to do a bit of monkeying around (hah!). These rare monkey orchids only grow in the cloud forests of southeastern Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters on the side of mountains. In the scientific name, “simia” refers to the monkey face and “Dracula” refers to the two long spurs that hang down, almost like fangs.

What makes this flower even cooler (as if it needed to get any more awesome) is that it smells just like a ripe orange when fully blossomed. Incredible!

Green Pitcher

From the exotic water-storing Baobob Tree to the infamous Venus Fly Trap,

the Green Pitcher to the Baseball Plant, this collection features some of

the most visually stunning, fascinatingly historied and unusually

endangered tree, plant and flower life on Earth.

Water Hemlock and Angel’s Trumpet

Water Hemlock and Angel’s Trumpet look bright and beautiful but are also notorously fatal. Some of these strange and exotic killers also have medical uses, while others can kill you as quickly, unexpectedly and painfully as a snake or scorpion.

REFERENCES/ SOURCES

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/11/19/exotic-endangered-plants-flowers-trees-forests/#25by1smRv0qedz67.99http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/worlds-deadliest/deadliest-mantis-shrimhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/monkey-flower/growing-monkey-flower-plant.htm