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- In the United States, 735 species of plants and 496 species of animals are listed as threatened or
- According to scientists, more than one and one-half million species exist on the earth today. However, recent estimates state that at least 20 times that many species inhabit the planet.
- endangered.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoSome things that can lead to animal extinction are pollution, lack of water, over hunting, poaching, deforestation, and climate. The Endangered Species Act began in 1973 and was created to protect animals that are endanger of becoming extinct.
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∙ 12y agothe animals will die out and all the wonderful creatures most people like will have died. Your children will not see what wonderful creature are out there or were out there.
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∙ 11y agohunting is one of the main reasons
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Why are there endangered species in India?
The same reasons there are endangered animals everywhere. Mainly human intrusion and predation.
Is mating problems one the reasons why animals are endangered?
yes because many animals fight before mating and the other one dies, that's one reason why animals are endangered
When did endangered animals become endangered?
Animals become endangered at different times, and for different reasons. Some animals that were endangered in the past have already become extinct, for example the dodo. There are some animals that have become extinct in the wild, but that are still found in captivity. And then there are animals that have only recently been classified as endangered. To answer your question properly, you'll need to let us know what animal you are specifically referring to.
What are some reasons why animals are endangered?
There are several reasons why animals are endangered. Some reasons are because loss of habitat or food. Some (Like the tiger) are heavily hunted for there fur and organs. There are animals that are almost extinct because of these reasons and many more.
What are five reasons for conservation of endangered species?
Eco-tourism/ ecomonic benefitsMedical reasonsMoral reasonsEducational purposesProtection of the biodiversity of the endangered species.And just for the love of the animals.
Is the Taiga Biome endangered?
yes, because There are many endangered species and one of the reasons: Many animals suffer from the struggle to find enough food to survive.
Why the animals are endangered?
Most are not endangered. Only a small percentage are. The reason they are endangered varies from species to species. Over hunting, loss of habitat, introducing invasive species are all reasons for animal endangerment.
Are gorrilas endangered animals?
Yes. They are endangered animals.
Why have some animals endangered?
It is many reasons. But the most common reason is humans, who "hunts" animals. Many races in South-America and Africa have been extinct, because humans are burning down the forrest. Many animals are endangered, because humans are greedy.
What are reasons animals get endangered from hunting?
Animals get endangered from hunting because there could be the possibility of overhunting, which will reduce the population drastically from a species. Humans could also set traps that animals can step in. All in all, hunting could be a possibility of extinction of a species.
Why are most the animals endangered?
Most are not endangered. Only a small percentage are. The reason they are endangered varies from species to species. Over hunting, loss of habitat, introducing invasive species are all reasons for animal endangerment.
Are tortoises endangered animals?
Yes, tortoises are endangered animals
