Exotic Endangered Animal Species

Samantha SmithAge: 12

Blue Ridge Elem. SchoolPatrick County

The # of Endangered Species by state

• Alaska –11

• California – 111

• Georgia –43

• Hawaii – 44

• Texas – 63

• Vermont – 6

• Virginia - 50

Species Terms

• Vulnerable Species Vulnerable Species

• Threatened SpeciesThreatened Species

• Endangered Species Endangered Species

• Extinct SpeciesExtinct Species

Facts about Endangered Animals

• One thousand endangered worldwide.

• United States - 496 threatened or endangered.

• More than 3,500 protected areas in existence worldwide.

Causes of Endangerment

• Habitat Destruction

• Overexploitation

• Introduction of Exotic Species

• Disease

• Pollution

• Limited distribution

• Pet Trade

Recovery Plans

Recovery Plans have been made to help build up the numbers of these endangered species.

Summary

I chose endangered animal species because I want to make a difference and save these

animals. It would make a big difference to not pollute and destroy their homes. Please

make a difference, save animal lives.

My References

• http://zoocountry.com/endangeredanimals/moreendangered.htm

• http://westportlibrary.org/teenblog/2008/05

• http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/e-aninimals.htm

• http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/endangered_animals/endangered_game.htm