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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
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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 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