Post on 23-Dec-2015
Extinction is Forever
What is Extinction?
Extinction is the end of a species. Extinction begins the moment the last member of a
species dies. Extinction has mostly been natural or due to the
natural course of life on the planet. Recently, through the actions of mankind, other animals have become extinct as well.
Levels to Extinction.
Conservation Status. The conservation status is a level a species
may be found at. The are several status levels.
Vulnerable Endangered Critically Endangered Extinct in the wild Extinct
Vulnerable and Endangered Species Examples Vulnerable
Fossa Galapagos Tortoise Clouded Leopard
Endangered Orangutan Blue Whale Hyacinth Macaw
Examples of Critically Endangered and Extinct in the Wild.
Critically Endangered Leatherback Sea Turtl
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Red Wolf Mountain Gorilla
Extinct in the Wild Barbary Lion
Northern White Rhinoceros,
Wyoming Toad
Examples of Extinction
The Passenger Pigeon One flock could contain 3 million birds. Extinction occurred because the birds were hunted for
meat, and deforestation/development of the US south. Last living bird “Martha” died on Sept. 1, 1914.
Examples of Extinction
The Dodo Bird Once found by explorers around 1550’s they were hunted
for meat by the explorers their crew, the crews animals, and vermin brought by the explorers.
Last know sighting of a Dodo 1662
Examples of Extinction The Quagga
The Quagga is a relative of the Zebra. It was found on the African plains, similar in appearance to the
Zebra, but the stripes didn’t cover the animals middle. The Quagga had been hunted to extinction for meat, hides, and to
give more grassland to livestock. The last wild Quagga was probably shot in the late 1870s, and the last specimen in captivity, a mare, died on August 12, 1883,
Tell us about: The Leather Back Sea Turtle
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Mountain Gorilla
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Giant Panda
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Manatee
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Snow Leopard
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Polar Bear
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Elephant
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: African Penguin
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Tiger
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Hawaiian Monk Seal
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Black-footed Ferret
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Orangutan
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.
Tell us about the: Northern Right Whale
Where are they found?
Why or how are they endangered? What is being done?
Interesting Facts.