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What is an Endangered Species? What is an endangered species? • A species that is at risk of extinction • A species with a small or declining population, or a very small range. Thylacine What is a Conservation Status? Most Endangered (Extinct) The black rhino is Critically Endangered The green turtle is Endangered The African elephant is Vulnerable The little spotted kiwi is Near Threatened Least Endangered The thylacine is Extinct Why are species endangered? Hunting Cape fox Pollution African penguins Over-fishing Southern bluefin tuna Pet trade Siamang Invasive species Kakapo Habitat loss Golden-crowned sifaka Where are they found? When is it happening? NOW! What is being done? • Scientists study species in the wild using – Radio tracking collars – Ringing Kemp’s ridley turtle Aardvark Northern harrier What is being done? • Protect remaining populations • Inform the public Black-necked crane Black rhino Greater bilby What is being done? Wattled crane • Captive breeding programmes • Reintroductions to the wild Giant panda Scimitar-horned oryx A Success Story!! This is the Antiguan racer. It was once thought to be the most endangered snake in the world. Thanks to captive breeding, re-introductions and the removal of rats, numbers are now increasing again. How can you help? • Be careful with your litter – litter pick your playground • Recycle – recycling one tonne of paper can save 17 trees! • Spread the word & Get involved!! White stork – volunteer to take part in a local wildlife survey Magellanic oystercatcher Green turtle Activity Sorting Endangered Species Everyone will be given an Endangered Species card. Read through your card and decide what is the biggest threat to your species (habitat destruction, hunting etc). Place your species in the right ‘threat group’ then compare your card with the others in the same group.
