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What changes will there be this century?
As a millennium baby I look to the future with hope and expectation.
But are we doing enough to look after our world?
About 100 species are lost each day and scientists estimate it will reach 40,000 a year in 2000 and beyond.
below are some of the species on our planet that may not be around for my children to see.
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AMERICAN CROCODILE
Over-hunted for its hide,habitat destruction
ASIATIC LION
Habitat destruction,over-hunted for sport
BLACK RHINO
over-hunted for it's horn,habitat destruction
BLUE WHALE
over-hunted for blubber, food and oil
CHEETAH
Habitat destruction,over-hunted for sport
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PANDA
habitat destruction
INDIAN ELEPHANT
habitat destruction
ORANGUTAN
Habitat destruction,over collection for zoos
RED WOLF
Habitat destruction, killed by man as a threat to livestock
SNOW LEOPARD
over-hunted for fur
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TIGER
Habitat destruction,over-hunted for sport
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BIRDS
HAWIIAN CROW
CRESTED SHELL-DUCK
IMPERIAL PARROT
MAURITIUS KESTREL
CALIFORNIAN CONDOR
MARQUESAN KINGFISHER
WHITE-WINGED DUCK
BLUE-BELLIED PARROT
GOULDIAN FINCH
WHOOPING CRANE
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FISH
WILD COMMON CARP
SIBERIAN STURGEON
CLANWILLIAM REDFIN
CHINESE PADDLE-FISH
ALABAMA SHAD
SILVER SHARK
ALABAMA STURGEON
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HOW ABOUT THESE?
HYBRID SPIDER MONKEY
AYE-AYE
TEXAS OCELOT
WESTERN GIANT GAZELLE
MARINE OTTER
BROOMS PYGMY POSSUM
SHORT-TAILED CHINCHILLA
WILD BACTRIAN CAMEL
IBERIAN LYNX
GIANT ARMADILLO
GOLDEN LION TIMARIN
CUVIER'S GAZELLE
NORTHERN HAIRY-TOED WOMBAT
MANIPUR BROW-ANTLERED DEER
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PLANTS
GREEN PINCHER PLANT
Habitat destruction, over collection
KNOWLTON CACTUS
Habitat destruction,over collection
SNAKEROOT
Habitat destruction
SANTA CRUZ CYPRESS
Difficulty reproducing because of habitat conditions
FLOATING SORREL
Habitat destruction
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GET THE PICTURE?
These are just a few of the endangered species on Earth.
WHY?
These are the main reasons for extinction
DESTRUCTION OF HABTAT
Due to man clearing land for settlement,farming and industry.
Natural changes and pollution.
WILDLIFE TRADE
Including the capture of animals for pets, zoos and reseach. Others are killed for fur, hide,tusks and horns.
OVER HUNTING
Mainly for sport but also many marine mammals like the dolphin are endangered by commercial fishing.
COMPETITION BETWEEN DOMESTIC AND NONATIVE ANIMALS
Man again. The introduction of pets and farm animals into a new enviroment affects the native species
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One of
Jasmine
Eleni
Saffron's
pages
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Want to learn more about animals?
Visit my sister's Animal Page
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Our world is amazing. Let's keep it that way
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