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Endangered Animals

An endangered species is a species which has been categorized as very likely to become extinct in the near future. Endangered (EN), as categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, is the second most severe conservation status for wild populations in the IUCN's schema after Critically Endangered (CR).

 

In 2012, the IUCN Red List featured 3,079 animal and 2,655 plant species as endangered (EN) worldwide.

Top 10 Endangered Animals

1. Amur Leopard

4. Gorillas

7. Pangolin

2. Sea Turtles

5. Orangutan

8. Saola

3. Sumatran Elephant

6. Tiger

9. Rhinos

10. Vaquita

12 Things We Should All Do To Protect Endangered Animals

  1.  Educate your family about endangered species in your area.

  2.  Recycle and buy sustainable products.

  3.  Grow native plants.

  4.  Reduce your water consumption.

  5.  Reduce your personal footprint.

  6.  Do not buy plastic products.

  7.  Pressure your civil servants.

  8.  Volunteer your time to protect the wildlife in your area.

  9.  Do not purchase products from companies that are known polluters.

  10.  Get in touch with your Fish and Game Department. 

  11.  Black out the Black Market.

  12.  Herbicides and pesticides are hazardous pollutants that affect wildlife at many levels.

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