Exotic Endangered Animal Species Samantha Smith Age: 12 Blue Ridge Elem. School Patrick 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 Threatened Species Endangered Species Extinct 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 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.