Leatherback Turtles are the largest sea turtle species and are critically endangered due to increased egg collecting and unintentional bycatch. I am working on creating a 32 page children's book about endangered species. "On the Backs of the Endangered" is a series of illustrations for a children’s book of critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable species to raise awareness of the current and future generations about the rapidly disappearing species. Because there isn’t something like this out there, I think it is essential to teach children about the importance of environmental responsibility and preservation for the future.

Christmas Island Frigatebird belongs to a family of birds with the largest wingspan to body weight ratio of any bird. The yellow crazy ant invasive species have jeopardized Frigatebird wellbeing.

Red Pandas are caught in traps meant for other animals. They are also poached for their fur to make caps or hats.

Member of the large cat family, snow leopards live in some of the toughest environments on the planet. They are in decline due to hunting for their body parts and beautiful fur.

One of the largest primate species found in South America. They are on the decline due to habitat loss and hunting.

Northern White Rhinoceros is one of the two White Rhino species. They are critically endangered because of hunting and poaching for their horns. There are only three Northern White Rhinos left.

Vaquita is the most endangered cetacea in the world. Endangered due to being trapped in fishing nets.

Sumatran Orangutans are almost exclusively arboreal and live their entire lives mostly in the trees. They are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

The Giant Panda was recently upgraded to the vulnerable category from endangered.

The largest of all the Asian big cat family, the South China Tiger is critically endangered due to loss of habitat and hunting.