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Endangered Animals Presentation By Athira MR
The document discusses endangered species, defining them as plants or animals in immediate danger of extinction that need protection. It outlines various threats to these species, such as habitat loss, illegal hunting, pollution, and disease. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of awareness and action from younger generations to protect endangered species and improve the health of the planet.
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- 1. Endangered Animals SubmittedOn 14/08/2014 Submitted By Athira MR Nair Natural Science SNGK Pothencode Submitted To Mrs. Jythra Lecturer Natural Science
- 2. Endangered Means There’sStill 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.
- 3. Definitions EEnnddaannggeerreedd Aspecies of plant or animal that is in immediate danger of becoming extinct and needs protection to survive. TThhrreeaatteenneedd A species is likely to become endangered if it is not protected
- 4. Definitions EExxttiinncctt Aspecies of plant or animal that is no longer living.
- 5. Ways That Species Become Endangered Habitat loss Unregulated or illegal killing or collection Pesticides, pollution Competition with other species Disease Predation
- 6. Passenger Pigeon – Now Extinct
- 7. Dusky Seaside Sparrow Last of these birds died in 1987 Sparrows lost their homes as marshes were destroyed
- 8. Black Rhino ofAfrica An endangered species is one that is getting close to extinction.
- 9. Gray Wolves Graywolves are also endangered in most of the lower 48 states.
- 10. African Elephant African Elephant Poachers cut off their ivory tusks to make carvings and sell them for money.
- 11. Whooping Cranes Itis also because of habitat loss that whooping cranes are endangered.
- 12. Tiger There aretwo reasons why tigers are endangered, habitat loss and illegal killing.
- 13. Bald Eagle Theuse of a dangerous pesticide called DDT caused bald eagles to begin laying eggs with shells so thin they often broke.
- 14. Brown pelicans Brownpelicans also signaled the DDT alarm to us when their egg shells started thinning.
- 15. Conclusion Endangered speciesshow us that our world may not be as healthy as we think. The most hope for endangered species lies in the hands of young people like you who care enough to make a difference.
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