3. FACTS
• Scientists believe species are becoming extinct at
the rate of 1 every 15 minutes...100 each day...and
4,000-6,000 each year.
• Some estimates indicate that as much as one fifth
of all the species on earth today will have vanished
by the end of the century.
4. WHAT IS AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL?
• An endangered animal is one whose species
is on the verge of going extinct unless steps
are taken soon to rescue it.
• Pollutants and other threats in its habitat are
factors that cause endangerment.
• When an animal becomes extinct, it is gone
forever!
5. WHAT IS A THREATENED ANIMAL?
• A threatened animal is one that will likely
become endangered unless steps are taken
soon to reverse habitat destruction and/or
pollution.
• These designations are made by a group of
biologists who study these animals and are
familiar with their needs and numbers.
6. REASONS FOR ENDANGERMENT
• Habitat Destruction
• Overexploitation
• Introduction of Exotic Species
• Disease
• Pollution
• Limited Distribution
• Other Factors
8. WHY SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS?
• They help protect a healthy environment.
• They may lead to advances in medicines, or
foods.
• Maintain a good quality of life.
Why save endangered animals…
BECAUSE WE CAN !!!
9. WHY SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS?
• They help protect a healthy environment.
• They may lead to advances in medicines, or
foods.
• Maintain a good quality of life.
Why save endangered animals…
BECAUSE WE CAN !!!
