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    The document discusses endangered and threatened species, explaining that endangered species are in danger of extinction while threatened species are likely to become endangered. It provides several examples of endangered species that have become endangered due to habitat loss or human activities like hunting, draining wetlands, and overuse of pesticides. The document emphasizes that all living things are interconnected and that protecting endangered species can help preserve whole ecosystems and biodiversity. It concludes by explaining the Endangered Species Act and ways readers can help endangered wildlife.

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    The document discusses endangered and threatened species, explaining that endangered species are in danger of extinction while threatened species are likely to become endangered. It provides several examples of endangered species that have become endangered due to habitat loss or human activities like hunting, draining wetlands, and overuse of pesticides. The document emphasizes that all living things are interconnected and that protecting endangered species can help preserve whole ecosystems and biodiversity. It concludes by explaining the Endangered Species Act and ways readers can help endangered wildlife.

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    Endangered Species Presentation

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    André Santos
    The document discusses endangered and threatened species, explaining that endangered species are in danger of extinction while threatened species are likely to become endangered. It provides several examples of endangered species that have become endangered due to habitat loss or human activities like hunting, draining wetlands, and overuse of pesticides. The document emphasizes that all living things are interconnected and that protecting endangered species can help preserve whole ecosystems and biodiversity. It concludes by explaining the Endangered Species Act and ways readers can help endangered wildlife.

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    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Endangered

    species are like fire alarms. They tell us about problems in our home we call Earth. If we listen to their alarm calls, they could help us improve our lives and the health of our planet.

    Definitions
    Endangered A species of plant or animal that is in immediate danger of becoming extinct and needs protection to survive. Threatened A species is likely to become endangered if it is not protected

    Definitions Extinct A species of plant or animal that is no longer living.

    Passenger Pigeon Now Extinct

    Dusky Seaside Sparrow


    Last

    of these birds died in 1987 Sparrows lost their homes as marshes were destroyed

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    An

    endangered species is one that is getting close to extinction.

    Black Rhino Africa

    of

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    Gray

    wolves are also endangered in most of the lower 48 states.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    A

    threatened species is just a step behind, and may soon become endangered if we don't help.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    African Elephant

    Poachers

    cut off their ivory tusks to make carvings and sell them for money.

    Ways That Species Become Endangered


    Habitat

    loss Unregulated or illegal killing or collection Pesticides, pollution Competition with other species Disease Predation

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    It

    is because of habitat loss that spotted owls are threatened.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Different

    aged trees like this are perfect for owls nests, food, shelter and protection from predators.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    The

    spotted owl's problem started years ago when old growth forests were cut faster than they could regrow.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    The

    spotted owl is our fire alarm to the problem of over-cutting our forests.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    It

    is also because of habitat loss that whooping cranes are endangered.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Whooping

    cranes need wetlands for food and protection.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Historically,

    wetlands were considered wastelands, suitable only for mosquitoes and draining.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    When

    wetlands are drained of all their water, this is habitat loss.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Ferrets

    depend on these prairie dogs for food.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    Prairie

    dogs were considered pests by the settlers Thousands of prairie dog towns were killed off Without the prairie dogs, the ferrets had no food

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    There

    are two reasons why tigers are endangered, habitat loss and illegal killing.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Certain

    human activities are also the main problem facing the endangered manatee, or sea cow.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Sometimes

    speed boats run over the manatees.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Not

    all endangered species are mammals and birds we are familiar with.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    Many

    plants, like this insecteating pitcher plant, are endangered.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    This

    is a bunched Cory Cactus, a very endangered plant found in the Southwest deserts.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    All

    living things, from mammals to fish and insects, are connected and depend on each other for survival.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    All

    living things are connected to each other including humans.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    It

    has been estimated that a disappearing plant can take with it up to 30 other species.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Endangered

    species show us that our world may not be as healthy as we think.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    The

    use of a dangerous pesticide called DDT caused bald eagles to begin laying eggs with shells so thin they often broke.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time


    DDT

    was being used on farms to control agricultural pests.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    Brown

    pelicans also signaled the DDT alarm to us when their egg shells started thinning.

    Endangered Means Theres Still Time

    The

    system of living things depending on one another is called an ecosystem.

    It

    is the job of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to manage over 500 refuges with over 90 million acres for the conversation of endangered species, ecosystems, and natural diversity.

    In

    1973, the Endangered Species Act was passed by our government to protect disappearing plants and animals.

    More

    than 900 species of plants and animals in the U.S., and more than 530 species living in other parts of the world, are protected by the Endangered Species Act.

    According

    to the Act, it is illegal to import, export, or sell animals and plants on the list across state lines.

    What

    can you do to help endangered species?

    Learn

    as much as you can about endangered species in your area Visit a nearby national wildlife refuge or nature center Volunteer to help Dont buy species illegally taken from the wild Dont buy products made from threatened or endangered species.

    The

    most hope for endangered species lies in the hands of young people like you who care enough to make a difference.

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