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Hunting,
poaching and loss of habitat have all played a part in the decline of several
species, causing them to be in danger of extinction. But how many animals are
endangered?
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Worldwide
orangisations now play a major part in protecting endangered species. Information
on these organisations and links to their websites.
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Three
out of the eight sub-species of tigers are now extinct. The five remaining sub-species
are also in danger of becoming extinct. Due to poaching their numbers have dramatically
declined and despite the warnings poaching still continues.
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In
the 1970s the demand for rhino horn, to be carved into dagger handles, caused
a major decline for this animal. A ban in rhino horn trade is now in place, but
the trade still exists on the black market.
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Coming
Soon - Elephant |
Over the years elephants have been subject to hunting as trophies and poaching
for their ivory.
This along with loss of habitat has caused their decline
in numbers.
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Coming
Soon - Other Species |
| Wolf,
Mountain Gorilla, Orangutan, Otter, to name just a few of the many endangered
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| Information
and other Endangered Species links which you may find useful. |
