Download Animals Endangered By the Oil Spill

By Lydia Paolucci
Brown Pelicans
The oil spill has taken a great toll on Louisiana’s state
bird, the Brown Pelican. Since Brown Pelicans dive
into the water to get fish, not only are they in peril of
eating contaminated fish, but they are also in danger
of getting their feathers covered in oil. The Brown
Pelicans were just taken off of the endangered species
list November 2009 and now they are in danger of
becoming endangered as the oil covers their home.
Brown Pelicans Before
Brown Pelicans After
Sea Turtles
There are 4 different species of sea turtles, all of which
have been endangered in the oil spill. As The
Huffington’s post Dan Froomkin wrote, their has been
"more than 200 controlled burns since the oil well
blew up in late April. And no one knows how many
turtles that could have been saved instead were
cremated alive."
Sea Turtles Before
Sea Turtles After
Dolphins
Many dolphins were found washed up dead on beaches.
Scientists aren’t sure if the oil is what killed them, but
they’re investigating them. There are 3,000 to 5,000
dolphins in and around the Mississippi waters and an
estimated 75,000 in the Gulf of Mexico. All of these
dolphins are in danger of the oil.
Dolphin Before
Dolphin After
Sperm Whale
The first Sperm Whale was found dead 77
miles away from the well. Sperm whales
have been on the endangered species list
since 1970. The oil spill has not helped their
numbers.
Sperm Whale Before
Sperm Whale After
Crabs
Oil has been found in the Crab Larvae. Crabs are a main
food source for many species. So, with all the crabs
dying it’s not only affecting their species, but other
species as well. When other species eat crabs that are
affected they could be affected as well. This is more
then just crabs dying.
Crabs Before
Crabs After
Bibliography
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/02/gulfanimal-photos_n_634379.html#s109866&title
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