Endangered Species Day

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Endangered Species Day Facts

• According to the World Animal Foundation, there are 5 major causes for declining wildlife biodiversity:
  1) Habitat loss
  2) Invasive species
  3) Pollution and pesticides
  4) Human population growth
  5) Over-hunting and over-collecting
• According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, more than 37,000 plant and animal species are threatened with extinction.
• Biodiversity hotspots are regions around the world that contain large numbers of species that do not live anywhere else. They make up less than 2% of the Earth. Many of these regions face habitat destruction caused by human impact.

Endangered Species Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Find an event near you. You can find everything from bird walks, nature hikes, and garden plantings to zoo and aquarium events.
• Discover 10 easy things you can do to help save endangered species.
• Watch a movie or documentary that discusses nature and the importance of conservancy. Here are our suggestions:
  Love & Bananas (2018)
  The Lorax (2012)
  Racing Extinction (2015)

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