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Many causes lead to animals, plants and insects being placed on the endangered species list. Thousands of mammals, reptiles, birds and other living things are in danger of extinction because of various environmental changes, diseases and humans. It is too late to save those that are already extinct, but many can be helped by reducing these negative factors.
- Global Warming
Global warming increases temperatures and causes severe climate changes. Melting ice caps devastate the natural habitat of animals, such as polar bears, dolphins and seals. Many sea creatures, such as salmon and other fish ,are sensitive to water temperature. Coral responds to the increased temperatures by releasing their own algae into the ocean which often causes the reefs to die off. Rising sea levels lead to flooding which impacts land mammals as well. The increase of droughts caused by global warming can wipe out food sources. The Pika, a small rabbit species native to the U.S., cannot adapt to rising temperatures and has already abandoned one-third of its previous habitat in search of colder temperatures.
Whalers, poachers and hunters has caused a decrease in populations of animals, such as humpback whales, chimpanzees, gorillas, snow leopards and giant pandas. Although laws have been passed to protect many animals, they continue to be threatened to be killed for their bones, skin and fur or be illegally traded aspets. Sometimes, humans introduce non-native species, leading to imbalances in the ecosystem, which is happening with jaguars. Some animals may be vulnerable to these new predators. This also creates increased competition for food sources.
Deforestation has caused habitat loss to many animal species. Deforestation can be caused by logging and mining and also natural causes, such as forest fires. Species that are native to jungles and tropical rain forest, such as orangutans and tigers, are endangered by habitat loss. Maned three-toed sloths and the slender loris are endangered solely because of deforestation. Asian elephants, giant otters and mountain zebras are all threatened by habitat loss.
Rabies in East Africa is killing Ethipoian wolves while many bird species are being devastated by Avian malaria. Koalas are being threatened by the spread of Chlamydia and AIDS. Domestic animals can also spread diseases to wild animals. Pollution from acid rain, oil spills and the dumping of toxic chemicals into the water affects many species of frogs, birds and fish. These animals, particularly frogs, are also endangered due to the use of pesticides and fertilizers that weaken their immune systems and kill their eggs.
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Is the panda the most endangered species?
No. The giant panda is only classified as Endangered ,while there are over 1800 species of animals classified as Critically Endangered and 45 species of animals classified as Extinct in the Wild.
When and why was the gray wolf first classified as endangered?
The Gray Wolf is not an endangered species, and is in fact classified as "Least Concern".
When species dies out is?
Many species become classified as endangered species when they are dying out.
Where can you catch euastacus sulcatus?
you can't they are a classified endangered species
Is mule deer endangered?
Most species of mule deer are neither endangered or threatened. However, the Cedros Island mule deer is classified as an endangered species.
When an animal is endangered when?
An animal species is classified as endangered when its kind becomes harder to find in the wild.
Who passed the endangered species act?
for reasons unknown
How long is an animal endangered before it is classified extinct?
It is classified as extinct when there are NO animals of that species left, not one.
Is the Arctic fox that lives in the tundra endangered?
There are a couple small populations of Arctic foxes in northern Europe that are endangered but overall the species is not endangered and classified as a species "of least concern."
Is the Trogon endangered?
There are 33 different species of trogons. Most are classified as Least Concern or Near Threatened, but the Javan Trogon (Apalharpactes reinwardtii) is classified as Endangered.
Why is a gray wolf endangered?
The gray wolf, as a species, is not endangered. It is classified as a species of least concern. Only a few subspecies are threatened or endangered.
Is the polar bear species endangered?
No, the polar bear is classified as vulnerable.
