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ENDANGERED SPECIES

ENDANGERED SPECIES.  An endangered species  is one that is getting close to extinction.  . Endangered Species Top Ten List!. According to the World Wildlife Federation, these are the ten most endangered species on earth.

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ENDANGERED SPECIES

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  1. ENDANGERED SPECIES

  2.  An endangered species is one that is getting close to extinction. 

  3. Endangered Species Top Ten List! According to the World Wildlife Federation, these are the ten most endangered species on earth.

  4. The Asian elephant is classified as an endangered species due to a reduction of at least 50% of the Asian elephant population over the last three generations Asian Elephant

  5. The Asiatic cheetah is classified as a critically endangered species due to an estimated population of less than 50 mature individuals,. Asiatic cheetahs can be found in Iran. Asiatic Cheetah

  6. The tiger is classified as an endangered species due to its population declining to 1413 within three generations due to exploitation. Tiger

  7. Corroboree frog • As of June 2004 it had an estimated adult population of 64. CRITICALLY ENDANGERED

  8. Crocodile newt • It is also called tylototriton verrucosus. • It is found in mountains of south- east and southern asia. EXTREMELY ENDANGERD

  9. Sun bear • Barely reaching 1.5m( 5ft ) in height, is the smallest of the bear family. ENDANGERED

  10. Fossa • Fossas walk in flat footed manner on their soles, like bears, rather than on their toes, like cats • Less than 2500 in number ENDANGERED

  11. Komodo dragon • This is the world’s largest lizard. the huge form of the komodo dragon belies the speed in which it can move. • Only about 4000 to 5000 living population ENDANGERED

  12. Koala • Koalas have dense grey fur ,which is paler on their undersides. ENDANGERED

  13. Bald uakari • Bald uakaris have hairless, red fringed with shaggy fur, hence their name. ENDANGERED

  14. They will be no more of these animals for your grand children to see.

  15. Efforts to conserve Efforts have been made the world over . We have had some cases of increase in numbers due to conscious conservation methods.

  16. Successful Cases of Conservation • Bald Eagle (increased from 417 to 9,250 pairs between 1963 and 2006) Gray Whale (increased from 13,095 to 26,635 whales between 1968 and 1998) Grizzly bear (increased from about 271 to over 580 bears in the Yellowstone area between 1975 and 2005)

  17. HelpSavetheAnimals!

  18. You Can Help • Say No to Fur. • Don’t buy peacock feathers. • Do not indulge in buying items made of ivory. • Don’t buy crocodile bags and shoes. • Do your bit .

  19. Wildlife is Mother Nature’s greatest treasure, To protect it, we must take every measure.

  20. Presented by • Abhey , Anubhav and Namrah

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