Exotic Endangered Animal Species Samantha Smith Age: 12 Blue Ridge Elem. School Patrick County

The # of Endangered Species by state Alaska –11 California – 111 Georgia –43 Hawaii – 44 Texas – 63 Vermont – 6 Virginia - 50

Species Terms Vulnerable SpeciesVulnerable Species Threatened SpeciesThreatened Species Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species Extinct SpeciesExtinct Species

Facts about Endangered Animals One thousand endangered worldwide. United States threatened or endangered. More than 3,500 protected areas in existence worldwide.

Causes of Endangerment Habitat Destruction Overexploitation Introduction of Exotic Species Disease Pollution Limited distribution Pet Trade

Recovery Plans Recovery Plans have been made to help build up the numbers of these endangered species.

Summary I chose endangered animal species because I want to make a difference and save these animals. It would make a big difference to not pollute and destroy their homes. Please make a difference, save animal lives.

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