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Endangered Species Guide

 

Endangered Species

   
 
Animal Planet R.O.A.R., in partnership with World Wildlife Fund, would like to share how to make a difference in the lives of endangered species. Meet some and make a promise to help! 

Amphibians | Birds | Fish | Invertebrates | Mammals | Reptiles | About the IUCN and USFWS | Adopt
 
  • Amphibians
    More amphibian species are under threat than any single animal group.
     
    Birds
    Of the nearly 10,000 described bird species, over 1,200 are listed as threatened or endangered.
     
    Fish
    Overfishing, habitat loss and pollution is likely the leading cause of fish declines.
  • Invertebrates
    Invertebrates account for 97 percent of all animal species.
     
    Mammals
    Twenty percent of known mammal species are thought to be threatened or endangered.
     
    Reptiles
    Habitat loss appears to be the major issue facing reptiles, judging by those species surveyed.
 
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How Stuff Works

Learn more about endangered species by visiting HowStuffWorks.com's Endangered Species Library. Here's a sampling of what you'll find:

How the World Wildlife Fund Works

How Many Cheetahs Remain?

Are Frogs on the Brink of Extinction?

And more ...

 

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