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Marlon Hargis #11 April 17, 2011 Talent 21 Grade: 6 Research For my project I am trying to help save endangered species. An endangered species is a population of organisms that are at risk of becoming extinct. To become extinct means to no longer exist. Social Studies What animals are endangered in South Jersey? – Some animals that are endangered in South Jersey are the Pineland Frog, Timber Rattle Snake, Bald Eagle, Falcon, and Short eared Owl. Some more animals are the Bog Turtle, Corn Snake, Wood Turtle, Pine Barrens tree Frog, and the Bobcat. Why do animals become endangered? - Some animals can become extinct by habitat loss, pollution, competition from other species, disease, and predation. Who is helping save endangered species in South Jersey? – The first endangered species were the American Wildlife Foundation, Environmental Conservation, Endangered Species Program, and the National Wildlife Federation. Where do most animals become threatened? – Most animals become endangered swamps, rainforest, woodlands, limestone bogs, and deserts. How can we as humans save these endangered species from extinction? One of the most important ways to help threatened plants and animals survive is to protect their habitats in national parks, nature reserves or wilderness areas. There endangered species can live without too much interactions from humans. When would a species be considered endangered? – A species would be considered endangered when it is in danger of dying out, or suffering population reductions. Background Information Endangered species can be threatened by change of environment, overhunting, and global warming. Scientist estimate that 137 species become extinct every day According to scientists, more than one and one-half million species exist on the earth today. However, recent estimates state that at least 20 times that many species inhabit the planet. In the United States, 735 species of plants and 496 species of animals are listed as endangered. There are more than 1,000 animal species endangered worldwide. Species are endangered by habitat loss, pollution, and competition from other species, disease, and predation. Reputable Sources http://www.endangeredspecie.com/Ways_To_Help.htm http://www.endangeredspecieshandbook.org/vanishin g_what_persecution.php http://library.thinkquest.org/5736/causes.htm www.idecorp.com