ENDANGERED SPECIES

• Endangered species are species animals or plants that are facing the threat of becoming extinct.Examples of endangered species of animals are the orang utan,rhinoceros,tapir,giant panda and elephant. Examples of endangered species of plants are rafflesia and pitcher plants. Many species of animals and plants become endangered species because of human activities.Human activities that cause the species to become extinct include

1. illegal and excessive logging
2. illegal and excessive hunting
3. excessive development
   

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