ENDANGERED SPECIES

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ENDANGEREDSPECIES
Endangered Species
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• ENDANGERED SPECIES
• is a population of an organism which is at
  risk of becoming extinct because it is threatened
  by changing the environment.

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The reasons for endangerment

• deforestation and expansion of big cities
• deteriorating the quality of water and soil
• pesticides - devastate both pests and insects
• hunting - poaching for animals skin, tusks, fur,
  feather, horns for clothing or decoration
  purposes
• pollution - contaminated water of rivers and
  seas, habitat destruction by littering

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Facts about endangered species

• more than 1,500,000 species exist on the Earth
  today
• 266 of these listed species have recovery plans
  currently under development
• there are more than 1,000 endangered animal
  species worldwide
• more than 3,500 protected areas in existence
  worldwide. These areas include parks, wildlife
  refuges and other reserves. They cover a total of
  nearly 5 million square km, or 3 of our total
  land area

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• Everyone should be a conservationist in some
  way. There are several ways in which one can
  aid in preserving the worlds species who are
  near extinction.

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SOLUTIONS

• protect permanent habitats of animals in national
  parks, nature reserves or wilderness areas. There
  they can live without humans interference. We
  should care also about farms and roadsides
• in national park we have to remember to obey the
  wildlife code dont leave any rubbish and dont
  take away any flowers, birds and eggs
• we can help the rangers in their conservation
  work in national parks
• dont use harmful chemicals in garden or at home

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• by removing rubbish and weeds and replanting with
  natives you will allow the native bush gradually
  regenerate. This will also encourage native
  animals to return
• start a group dedicated to protecting a
  threatened plant or animal in your area or
  perhaps help care for a national park
• there are many community groups working on
  conservation activities. Join an organization in
  your area and start helping today!

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by Monika Motyka Patrycja Ruchala January/
February 2009