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The Dodo Bird
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The Dodo Bird |
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Global warming, greenhouse gasses, destruction of forests, pollution of oceans, air and land are destroying the habitat of lots of animals. Gorillas, elephants, pandas and the Florida Panther are facing extinction. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources has made a list of animals that are in danger of extinction. It’s called the Red List. A total of 15,589 species face extinction. That’s pretty sad news, isn’t it? Here you’ll find out more about endangered species by clicking on the websites and answering the questions. 1. What’s the difference between extinction, endangered and threatened? 2. Name four of the main reasons why animals become endangered. 3. How can we save endangered animals? 4. Why is it important to look after the environment and save as many species of animals and plants as we can? 5. What are the 4Rs? 6. What's a Dodo? |