What is an Endangered Species?

A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant part of its range.

How do Animals become endangered?

Nearly all endangered species result from 1.) Habitat destruction 2.)Hunting or human persecution 3.) Competition from non-native species. 4.)Disease or natural disaster.

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Scroll here for details about specific endangered species. There are hundreds of more endangered species that will be added with time.

 

To learn about endangered species, simply scroll over its name. For more detailed information, complete with activities, click on its name.

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