ENDANGERED SPECIES

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ENDANGERED SPECIES

• Peggy Beauchamp
• CS255
• Beauchamp Link Page

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Facts

• Scientists believe species are becoming extinct
  at the rate of 1 every 15 minutes...100 each
  day...and 4,000-6,000 each year.
• Some estimates indicate that as much as one fifth
  of all the species on earth today will have
  vanished by the end of the century. 
• Endangered Species Act (ESA) Act
• What Species are Endangered?
• Michigan's Endangered Species

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What is an Endangered Animal?

• An endangered animal is one whose species is on
  the verge of going extinct unless steps are taken
  soon to rescue it.
• Pollutants and other threats in its habitat are
  factors that cause endangerment.
• When an animal becomes extinct, it is gone
  forever!

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What is a Threatened Animal?

• A threatened animal is one that will likely
  become endangered unless steps are taken soon to
  reverse habitat destruction and/or pollution.
• These designations are made by a group of
  biologists who study these animals and are
  familiar with their needs and numbers.

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Reasons for Endangerment

• Habitat Destruction
• Overexploitation
• Introduction of Exotic Species
• Disease
• Pollution
• Limited Distribution
• Other Factors

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Well-Known Endangered Animals

• African Elephant
• Bald Eagle
• Black Rhino
• Blue Whale
• Giant Panda
• Gorilla
• Manatee

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Fun Activity

• Now that youve got the basics, how we put them
  to the test!
• Lets try some questions on the
• Practice Worksheet

Answers
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Organizations

• National Wildlife Federation
• Duke University's Primate Center
• American Society of International Law Wildlife
  Group
• The Endangered Wildlife Trust

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Why Save Endangered Animals?

• They help protect a healthy environment.
• They may lead to advances in medicines, or foods.
• Maintain a good quality of life.
• Why save endangered animals
• BECAUSE WE CAN !!!