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    The document discusses endangered species and their importance. It defines endangered species as those in immediate danger of extinction, and threatened species as those likely to become endangered without protection. It notes that endangered species indicate environmental problems and help improve the planet's health if their calls for help are heard. Common causes of endangerment are habitat loss, killing/collection, pollution, competition, disease and predation. Examples given are black rhinos, gray wolves, spotted owls, tigers and elephants. The document encourages learning about and helping local endangered species through volunteering, responsible purchasing, and youth involvement in conservation efforts.

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    The document discusses endangered species and their importance. It defines endangered species as those in immediate danger of extinction, and threatened species as those likely to become endangered without protection. It notes that endangered species indicate environmental problems and help improve the planet's health if their calls for help are heard. Common causes of endangerment are habitat loss, killing/collection, pollution, competition, disease and predation. Examples given are black rhinos, gray wolves, spotted owls, tigers and elephants. The document encourages learning about and helping local endangered species through volunteering, responsible purchasing, and youth involvement in conservation efforts.

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    Endangered Species Presentation

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    Navpreet Singh
    The document discusses endangered species and their importance. It defines endangered species as those in immediate danger of extinction, and threatened species as those likely to become endangered without protection. It notes that endangered species indicate environmental problems and help improve the planet's health if their calls for help are heard. Common causes of endangerment are habitat loss, killing/collection, pollution, competition, disease and predation. Examples given are black rhinos, gray wolves, spotted owls, tigers and elephants. The document encourages learning about and helping local endangered species through volunteering, responsible purchasing, and youth involvement in conservation efforts.

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    Endangered Spices

    Submitted To: Prof. Jasandeep Singh Submitted By: Peush Kansal B.B.A. 1st Year Roll No. 4536

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    Endangered

    species are like fire alarms. They tell us about problems in our home we call Earth. If we listen to their alarm calls, they could help us improve our lives and the health of our planet.

    Definitions
    Endangered A species of plant or animal that is in immediate danger of becoming extinct and needs protection to survive. Threatened A species is likely to become endangered if it is not protected

    Definitions

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

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    An

    endangered species is one that is getting close to extinction.

    Black Rhino of Africa

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    Gray

    wolves are also endangered in most of the lower 48 states.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    A

    threatened species is just a step behind, and may soon become endangered if we don't help.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    African Elephant

    Poachers

    cut off their ivory tusks to make carvings and sell them for money.

    Ways That Species Become Endangered


    Habitat

    loss Unregulated or illegal killing or collection Pesticides, pollution Competition with other species Disease Predation

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    It

    is because of habitat loss that spotted owls are threatened.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    There

    are two reasons why tigers are endangered, habitat loss and illegal killing.

    What

    can you do to help endangered species?

    Learn

    as much as you can about endangered species in your area Visit a nearby national wildlife refuge or nature center Volunteer to help Dont buy species illegally taken from the wild Dont buy products made from threatened or endangered species.

    The

    most hope for endangered species lies in the hands of young people like you who care enough to make a difference.

    Bibliography
    1. 2. 3.

    4.

    http://www.endangeredearth.com www.wikipedia.com 1994 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN, 1993. Biodiv QH75 .A15 1994. Burton, John, ed. The Atlas of Endangered Species. New York: Macmillan, 1991. Biodiv REF QH75 .A8 1991.

    THANKS

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