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What is an Endangered Species?

What is an Endangered Species?. What is an endangered species? A species that is at risk of extinction A species with a small or declining population,

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What is an endangered species?

• A species that is at risk of extinction

• A species with a small or declining population, or a very small range.

Why are species endangered?

Where are they found?

What is being done?

• Scientists study species in the wild using– Radio tracking collars– Ringing

A Success Story!!

This is the Antiguan racer.

It was once thought to be the most endangered snake in the world.

Thanks to captive breeding, re-introductions and the removal of rats, numbers are now increasing again.

How can you help?• Be careful with your litter

– litter pick your playground

• Recycle– recycling one tonne of paper can save 17 trees!

• Spread the word & Get involved!!– volunteer to take part in a local wildlife survey