SUBMISSION: Ara Solitude by Katherine Moon

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Ara Solitude by Katherine Moon. All Rights Reserved.

The Scarlet Macaw is a South American Parrot that lives in the tropical forests. Scarlet Macaws have been on and off the endangered species list due to deforestation. If humans don’t stop taking away their habitat, these colorful birds could disappear forever.

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SUBMISSION: Vanishing by Lillie Brown

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Vanishing by Lillie Brown. All Rights Reserved.

The Whooping Crane is such an elegant bird but unfortunately they are being hunted to near extinction. I took an abstract approach to show how the Whooping Crane is vanishing. The red plays an important part in my piece to represent both the vibrancy of these birds and the violence impacted on them.

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SUBMISSION: What a Catch by Gabriella Williams

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

What a Catch by Gabriella Williams. All Rights Reserved.

The massive hunters of the ocean, Great White Sharks, are beautifully frightening species. Although they are frightening to most they are being threatened. These sharks are being hunted for their teeth and fins. They also get raveled into beach mesh nets and they struggle to get out until they die. If we do not stop hunting the giant beasts then they will one day go extinct. They reason I chose this species is because sharks have always fascinated me.

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SUBMISSION: Toxic Vulnerability by Ella Stubbs

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Toxic Vulnerability by Ella Stubbs. All Rights Reserved.

The critically endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bees fall victims of being killed by deadly pesticides. These bees are major pollinators of wild flowers and our country’s produce.

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SUBMISSION: Vibrant by Aleece Stillman

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Vibrant by Aleece Stillman. All Rights Reserved.

It might be difficult to believe the Blue Throated Macaw is endangered but, due to deforestation, these birds are quickly losing their wild habitats.

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SUBMISSION: Into the Eyes by Ryan Stewart

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Into the Eyes by Ryan Stewart. All Rights Reserved.

The Black Rhinoceros is an underappreciated creature that is being taken advantage of by hunters and as a result they are extremely endangered. This needs to stop!

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SUBMISSION: Peaceful Sorrow by Gabriella Skurka

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Peaceful Sorrow by Gabriella Skurka. All Rights Reserved.

Red Pandas are the ‘red bear-cats’ of southwestern China. They are peaceful, nocturnal creatures who spend most of their time in the hollows. They are endangered due to poaching and deforestation resulting in the complete loss of the habitat. If these acts continue, they will disappear, never to be seen again.

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SUBMISSION: Black Rhino by Devin Simpson

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Black Rhino by Devin Simpson. All Rights Reserved.

My endangered art project is a Black Rhino. I chose a Black Rhino because they are critically endangered and there are only a few of them left. This is because of the rising demand for rhino horn which has driven to poaching record levels. I chose the Black Rhino to symbolize how people have driven them to the brink of extinction.

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SUBMISSION: Pray For Us by Gavin Minard

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Pray For Us by Gavin Minard. All Rights Reserved.

I have always had a love for animals, especially those that are endangered. Over the last couple of years, I've researched and learned of the threats that are leading these animals to extinction, and now it isn't just a "love" for animals, it's a passion. I want to help them in every way I can, because I truly believe that a world without animals isn't a world at all. Hopefully through my art I can spread that message of hope.

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SUBMISSION: Hu's Lament by Anna Shi

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Hu's Lament by Anna Shi. All Rights Reserved.

Tigers play a significant role in the ecosystem. They are a symbol of power and they are one of the most iconic animals in Asia. Sadly, they ae being hunted for medical and selfish purposes. Their habitats and existence will one day perish as humans continue to encroach onto nature.

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SUBMISSION: Presenting the Pandas by Syeda Rizvi

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Presenting the Pandas by Syeda Rizvi. All Rights Reserved.

Only 1600 pandas are left in the wild, which is very less as compared with the total population of the world. If steps aren’t taken for the preservation of these cute little pandas it will be very soon that they will be removed from existence.

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SUBMISSION: Endangered Feast by Sal Kukkadapu

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Endangered Feast by Sal Kukkadapu. All Rights Reserved.

Every year, many species of endangered species are killed to make exotic dishes that are considered delicacies. The Scalloped Hammerhead shark fin soup, Green Sea Turtle soup, Blue Fin Tuna sushi, Chinook Salmon Caviar, and Arabica Coffee. These species are being pushed to extinction just for one good feast.

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SUBMISSION: Pizza Bird by Alym Kasymova

ENDANGERED: Fine Art & Photography Contest 2017 Submission.

Pizza Bird by Alym Kasymova. All Rights Reserved.

The Dodo Bird is a magnificent species of bird that was washed from the earth's face because people started to hunt them. The exact date isn't certain; people believe these birds were last seen around 1681. I chose this animal because I think that it looks interesting and also because back in my home country we have a place called "Dodo Pizza" ("bird" in Russian is "pizza"). It's a pizzeria where my friends and I used to spend a lot of time and I have a lot of good memories attached to this.

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