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Some species are imperiled because the movement of ice around Antarctica is cutting off the access to the open sea around some rookeries (nesting sites). Previously, the largest threat was from predatory birds that ate the penguin eggs.
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Are seals turtles or penguins becoming extinct?
Yes, some of each group are becoming extinct
Are snakes becoming extinct?
i think their not but some species might becoming extinct.
How are penguins becoming endangered?
Some species of penguins are currently on the endangered list. Climate change and humans are responsible for penguins becoming endangered.
Are penguins extinct?
No. All are not extinct but some species of penguins are going extinct; primarily due to global warming and habitat destruction. Go to your local zoo, they could have at least a pair of penguins. There are species of penguins that are extinct. In total there are 18 species in the penguin family, of which 11 are Globally Threatened according to BirdLife on behalf of the IUCN Red List.
What is the cause of the cheetahs becoming extinct?
Mainly poachers, and lions plus leopards, or shortage of food. And some loss of habitat.
Are lions becoming extinct and why?
No, lions are not becoming extinct, as a matter of fact, in some areas, the lions are actually very very popular!
Why do you think that some species of plants and animals are becoming extinct in time?
Some species are becoming extinct. It is due to various environmental factors. Deforestation, ozone depletion are some.
How did penguins become extinct?
Penguins are not extinct in general. However, I think many years ago penguins were in the verge of extinction because of fishing companies. Penguins eat fish so if too much fish is taken out of water penguins will starve. Also, people (some people who liked exotic food) ate penguins long ago. So the question isn't too matching for my answer. Sorry if you didn't understand or some kind of penguin is extinct. I was talking about penguins in general. -Global Warming is the leading cause of the endangerment and possible extinction of penguins. The rise in heat on the planet's surface causes shrinking mass in the polar ice caps, particularly the south pole where 100% of naturally bred penguins habitate.
How endangered are penguins?
Some species of penguins are currently on the endangered list. Climate change and humans are responsible for penguins becoming endangered.
How many species of penguins are found in the world?
17 diff rent species exist in the world today but some penguins are going extinct
Is the dhole extinct?
No, the dhole, or red dog, is not extinct, but is in some trouble as its range is becoming fragmented by land developement.
Are chameleons close to becoming extinct?
no, only some of the species of the chameleons are
