Fourth Grade GPS S4L2b

 Endangered - Any species that is in danger of becoming extinct and needs protection in order to survive.  Threatened - Any species that is likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future if it is not protected.  Extinct - A species that is no longer living.

 Habitat Destruction Habitat Destruction  Pollution Pollution  Hunting Hunting  Invasive Species Invasive Species

 Probably the most important factor that contributes to species endangerment.  Many animals depend on forests, wetlands, and other environmental factors for food, shelter, and protection.  Some ways that humans use land and the environment can be very harmful to many animals.

 Animals affected by habitat destruction include: Back to Human Contributions Panda Mountain Gorilla Lemur

 Pollution can damage an animal’s habitat. It can also cause animals to become very sick, or even kill them.  Pollution come from many different sources, including: cars, pesticides, and fertilizers.  Animals that are not directly exposed are also affected by pollution because depend on affected animals for food.

 Animals affected by pollution include: Back to Human Contributions California Condor Hawksbill Turtle

 Some humans hunt animals for food, while other hunt animals as a sport.  Some animals are hunted because they have certain characteristics that humans consider valuable, such as their fur or hide.

 Animals affected by hunting include: Back to Human Contributions ElephantPythonSnow Leopard

 A plant or animal that is introduced to a new environment that is not considered to be its natural environment.  Humans have intentionally and unintentionally introduced invasive species into new environments.  Invasive species threaten native plants and animals, as well as human activity.

 Types of invasive species: Back to Human Contributions Feral PigShip Rat European Rabbit

 We must do our part in protecting endangered species.  What can you do to help?