The document discusses endangered species and actions individuals can take to help protect them. It notes that over 1,000 species are endangered worldwide and more than 500,000 total species exist on Earth today. While some endangered species recovery plans are in development, global warming threatens to make polar bears extinct. The document encourages readers to spread awareness, not buy souvenirs with bird feathers, recycle to reduce global warming, and protect habitats in national parks.

1. Save our Species By : Michael Warchola

2. Interesting Facts Endangered Species-Danger of an animal becoming extinct or extirpated within its range. There are more than 1,000 species endangered world wide.

3. Interesting Facts According to scientists, more than one- half million species exist on earth today. 266 of listed animals have recovery plans currently under development. These are some endangered species Dolphins, Zebras, Panthers, Sharks, sea otter, Pandas, and so many more.

4. Lesson Learned I learned that if global warming continues Polar Bears will be extinct. When a species isn’t seen for a long time it is extinct meaning it can never come back. Humans have caused extinction to many animals throughout history. Since the 1600 over 700 species of animals have gone extinct. Species who are at risk of becoming extinct are called “threatened.”

5. Spreading the Word If you find a worm on the street scoop it up on a leaf and put it in a garden. It will then eat all the garbage in the garden. Try to raise awareness amongst your local people. Build a birdhouse to feed local birds.

6. My Pledge I Pledge- To not buy souvenirs made from bird feathers. To recycle so no more global warming to help the polar bears. To protect habitats in national parks.