1. Endangered Species

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Endangered
A species of plant or animal that is immediate danger of becoming extinct and needs protection to survive
Threatened
A species is likely to become endangered if it is not protected
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3. Examples of Endangered
Black Rhino of Africa
Grey wolf
African Elephant

4. Extinct species
A species of plant or animal that is no longer living

5. Endangered Species
Can act as warning signs for us about problems in our environment
If we look at the signs we may be able to fix it before we loose too much

6. Ways they become endangered
Habitat loss
Illegal killing/ Invasive Species
Population and Resources
Pollution/ Pesticides
Climate Change
Overexploitation

7. All living things, from mammals to plants, are connected and depend on each other for survival
This means that not all endangered species are the big animals we think of
It had been estimated that a disappearing plant can take with it up to 30 other species

8. Endangered species show is that our world may not be as healthy as we think

9. So why the change The use of DDT was noticed
Caused bald eagles egg shells to thin out and brake
DDT was used on farms as a pesticide

10. Who helps U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Manages over 500 refuges
90 million acres
Conversation of endangered species, ecosystems, and natural diversity

11. What is being done 1973 the Endangered Species Act was passed
Protect disappearing plant and animals from our ecosystems

12. More than 900 species of plant and animals in the U.S. are protected
It is illegal to import, export, or sell animals and plants on the list

13. How can you help
Visit and volunteer at local wildlife refuge or nature center
Don’t buy illegally taken species
Don’t by products made from threatened or endangered species