Reasons why animal become endangered

..Reasons animals Become Endangered..

According to the 1973 US Endangered Species Act, animals are defined as endangered if the species is close to extinction throughout all or most of its environment. Animals become endangered for a variety of reasons, most of it got to do with changes to their natural habitats. In fact, habitat destruction is a primary cause. Urban growth, mining and agricultural operations all can destroy the natural habitats of animal populations.

Habitat loss

Animals lost their habitat due to over-development. Their home was torn down to give ways to people to build more buildings.

Global warming

Global warming is one of the main reasons species become endangered. Due to global warming problem, this problem is getting worst and some species cannot adapt to the weather changes. They cannot survive in the new environment.

Over-hunting

Over-hunting also a main reason most species become endangered. For example, there are no government law stated that they cannot hunting or the limitations to hunt, so most bird species become extinct due to the over-hunting.

Over-exploitation

As we can see nowadays, there is much exploitation by using animal’s skins, feathers and also the shells. Many human nowadays only think about money. So, they take advantage by selling animal’s skins, furthers and also elephant ivory.


Finally, as we can see nowadays, there is much exploitation by using animal’s skins, feathers and the shells. Many human nowadays only think about money. Therefore, they take an advantage by sell animal’s skins, feathers and the shells.


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