Endangered Species

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What is an endangered species?

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An endangered species is one whose numbers are so small that it is at risk of extinction.

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How long ago did dinosaurs become extinct?

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Dinosaurs became extinct approximately 65 million years ago.

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What was the last feline species to go extinct?

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The last feline species to go extinct was the Saber Toothed Tiger.

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Is the sea otter considered an endangered species?

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Yes, the sea otter is considered an endangered species.

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Which animal group is the most endangered?

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Amphibians are the most endangered animal group.

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What factors contribute to a species becoming endangered?

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Factors include habitat loss, pollution, climate change, overhunting, and invasive species.

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What is habitat loss?

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Habitat loss is the destruction or alteration of the natural environment where a species lives.

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What role do conservation efforts play in protecting endangered species?

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Conservation efforts aim to protect and restore habitats, regulate hunting, and raise awareness to prevent extinction.

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What is the difference between endangered and extinct species?

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Endangered species are at risk of extinction, while extinct species no longer exist.

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Name one example of a successful conservation program.

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The recovery of the Bald Eagle in the United States is an example of a successful conservation program.