Endangered Species and Reasons for Extinction

An endangered species is a group of animals or plants which could soon become extinct.

Habitat destruction destroys the animals' natural environment, leaving them without food.

Animals are killed for their meat, fur, bones, or skin, leading to their decline.

<p>Some seal species are almost extinct because they are killed for their fur to make coats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pollution from factories and farms can lead to the destruction of animal habitats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals can avoid polluting natural areas and refrain from buying products made from animals' body parts. Governments can implement laws against hunting, fishing, or trading endangered species, provide funding for animal sanctuaries, and breed more endangered animals for release into the wild.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large sea creatures have become endangered due to overfishing for dishes like shark's fin soup or sushi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Farmers or companies who destroy animal habitats should face a financial penalty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The public can help by refusing to buy products made from animals' body parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Animal sanctuaries and zoos protect animals from extinction by breeding more endangered animals for release into the wild.</p> Signup and view all the answers