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. Aquatic species, which are often overlooked, are facing serious trouble
There are more than 3,500 protected areas in existence worldwide. These areas include parks, wildlife refuges and other reserves
There are more than 1,000 animal species endangered worldwide.
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As estimated 50% of all endangered species live in the rainforest
Freshwater ecosystems are home to more than 100,000 known species of plants and animals, and are now one of the most endangered habitats
The World Wildlife Organization focuses on saving certain species that help sustain other species
Factors that threaten the earth’s creatures include deforestation, water scarcity, erosion, pollution, climate change, pirate fishing.
Ultimately, the ESA strives to recover species from the endangered list by restoring their ecological health until they dont need protection
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) protects registered endangered species by removing them from the “take” list,
A species is defined as endangered or threatened when it is suffers from these factors: Damage to its habitat, or recreational.
A species is declared extinct after many years of not being spotted. Because it takes so long to define an entire species as extinct.
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An endangered species is one whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction
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A threatened species is one that is vulnerable of becoming endangered in the near future.
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In January 2013, the Fish and Wildlife Services reported 2,054 species worldwide that are endangered or threatened. 1,436 exist in the US
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