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This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Nigeria. Of the mammal species in Nigeria , one is critically endangered, thirteen are endangered, sixteen are vulnerable, and ten are near threatened.
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas. It is closely related to the brown bear, and the two species can interbreed.The polar bear is the largest extant species of bear and land carnivore, with adult males weighing 300–800 kg (660–1,760 lb).
International Polar Bear Day is organized by Polar Bears International to raise awareness about the impact of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bear populations. [3] The day encourages people to find ways to reduce their carbon output, such as by turning down their thermostat or driving less. [ 4 ]
The iPhone X (Roman numeral "X" pronounced "ten" [13]) is a smartphone that was developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is part of the 11th generation of the iPhone. Available for pre-order from September 26, 2017, it was released on November 3, 2017. The naming of the iPhone X (skipping the iPhone 9 and 9s) marked the 10th anniversary of the ...
The bear family includes the most massive extant terrestrial members of the order Carnivora. [a] The polar bear is considered to be the largest extant species, [42] with adult males weighing 350–700 kg (770–1,540 lb) and measuring 2.4–3 m (7 ft 10 in – 9 ft 10 in) in total length. [43]
[1] [2] The use of polar bears in the 1993 ad campaign was, according to creator Ken Stewart, inspired by his labrador retriever dog which resembled a polar bear. [3] The polar bear has since become "one of the most popular symbols of Coca-Cola." [4] Following the success of Northern Lights, the Coca-Cola Company has produced many more ...
The Calabar Carnival is an old cultural event that started even before Nigerian independence. During the Nigerian civil war that lasted from 1966 - 1970, the carninval was halted for a while for security reasons, but it commenced in 1971 when the governor of South Eastern state was Brigadier General U. J. Esuene and was celebrated throughout the 80s and 90s..
[45] [46] [47] The museum also contains photographs of the different presidents of the states of Nigeria. [48] In the textile section, there is a collection of batik fabrics. [49] The museum also has Ere figurines., [24] photographs on the colonization of Nigeria [35] and exhibits related to the culture of Ifẹ, an ancient Yoruba city. [29]