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