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

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

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

5. Facts about Endangered Animals One thousand endangered worldwide. United States - 496 threatened or endangered. More than 3,500 protected areas in existence worldwide.

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

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

8. 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.

9. My References http://zoocountry.com/endangeredanimals/moreendangered.htm http://westportlibrary.org/teenblog/2008/05 http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/e-aninimals.htm http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/endange red_animals/endangered_game.htmhttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/endange red_animals/endangered_game.htm