Endangered Species
A plant or animal species is endangered when its continuing survival is in doubt. Endangered plants and animals face the risk of becoming extinct, disappearing completely from the world of living things. Scientists know from studying the fossil record that the great majority of all species that ever existed are now extinct. However, the current rate of extinction is extremely high, compared to past levels, and human activities appear to be a major factor.
A plant or animal species is endangered when its continuing survival is in doubt. Endangered plants and animals face the risk of becoming extinct, disappearing completely from the world of living things.
A variety of human activities can cause a species to become extinct. Hunting, fishing, or gathering may reduce the…>> (read more)
Endangered Species in the News
Byline: Kelly Zito; Chronicle Staff Writer
Why did the salamander cross the road?
In the case of some California tiger salamanders in Santa Rosa, it's…>> (read more)
Byline: Debra J. Saunders
The most endangered species in Washington may well be the moderate. Consider the long knives pointed at the heart of Sen. Joe Lieberman.…>> (read more)
Byline: Peter Fimrite; Chronicle Staff Writer
An endangered giant sea turtle rarely found north of Mexico washed up alive on Stinson Beach after drifting possibly thousands of…>> (read more)
Endangered Species Statistics
