Endangered Species
What is one endangered species?
Giant Pandas
What is a threatened species?
A threatened species is one that is likely to become endangered in the near future due to declining populations or increasing threats like habitat loss.
What is an endemic species?
An endemic species is a species that is found only in a specific geographic area and nowhere else in the world, often making it vulnerable to habitat changes.
What does it mean for a species to be endangered?
A species is endangered when it is at high risk of extinction due to low population numbers, often caused by threats like habitat loss or poaching
How does climate change impact threatened species?
Climate change can alter habitats of threatened species, affecting their food sources, breeding patterns, or migration, making survival more difficult.
What makes an endemic species unique?
An endemic species is unique because it is found only in a specific geographic area, like an island or mountain range, and nowhere else in the world.
How does pollution affect endangered species?
Pollution can harm endangered species by contaminating their water, air, or food sources, leading to health problems, reduced reproduction, or death.
What can be done to help protect threatened species?
Protecting threatened species involves conserving their habitats, reducing pollution, and enforcing laws against illegal hunting or trade to support population recovery.
Why are endemic species more vulnerable to extinction?
Endemic species are more vulnerable because their limited range means habitat loss or environmental changes can quickly threaten their entire population
Why is protecting endangered species important for ecosystems?
Protecting endangered species helps maintain ecosystem balance, as each species plays a role in food chains, pollination, or other processes that support biodiversity
What is one way human activities threaten species?
Deforestation threatens species by destroying their habitats, reducing access to food and shelter, and increasing their risk of extinction
How can we protect endemic species?
Protecting endemic species involves preserving their specific habitats, preventing invasive species, and regulating activities like deforestation or development in their ecosystems.
What is one major cause of species becoming endangered, and how does it impact their survival?
It impacts survival by reducing the availability of food, shelter, and breeding grounds, making it difficult for species to thrive or reproduce.