Extinction is Forever

What is Extinction? Extinction is the end of a species. Extinction begins the moment the last member of a species dies. Extinction has mostly been natural or due to the natural course of life on the planet. Recently, through the actions of mankind, other animals have become extinct as well.

Levels to Extinction. Conservation Status. The conservation status is a level a species may be found at. The are several status levels. Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in the wild Extinct

Vulnerable and Endangered Species Examples Vulnerable Fossa Galapagos Tortoise Clouded Leopard Endangered Orangutan Blue Whale Hyacinth Macaw

Examples of Critically Endangered and Extinct in the Wild. Critically Endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle Leatherback Sea Turtle Red Wolf Mountain Gorilla Extinct in the Wild Barbary Lion Northern White Rhinoceros,Northern White Rhinoceros Wyoming Toad

Examples of Extinction The Passenger Pigeon One flock could contain 3 million birds. Extinction occurred because the birds were hunted for meat, and deforestation/development of the US south. Last living bird “Martha” died on Sept. 1, 1914.

Examples of Extinction The Dodo Bird Once found by explorers around 1550’s they were hunted for meat by the explorers their crew, the crews animals, and vermin brought by the explorers. Last know sighting of a Dodo 1662

Examples of Extinction The Quagga The Quagga is a relative of the Zebra. It was found on the African plains, similar in appearance to the Zebra, but the stripes didn’t cover the animals middle. The Quagga had been hunted to extinction for meat, hides, and to give more grassland to livestock. The last wild Quagga was probably shot in the late 1870s, and the last specimen in captivity, a mare, died on August 12, 1883,

Tell us about: The Leather Back Sea Turtle Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Mountain Gorilla Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Giant Panda Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Manatee Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Snow Leopard Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Polar Bear Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Elephant Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: African Penguin Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Tiger Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Hawaiian Monk Seal Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Black-footed Ferret Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Orangutan Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.

Tell us about the: Northern Right Whale Where are they found? Why or how are they endangered? What is being done? Interesting Facts.