Human impact on habitats and helping endangered animals

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What is the main cause of animals such as African Elephants becoming endangered?

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Hunting and poaching - animals being killed for valuable items such as tusks.

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What does it mean when a species is considered critically endangered?

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Species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

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What is the main cause of animals like pandas and monkeys becoming endangered in forest habitats?

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Habitat loss - trees are being cut down.

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What are special features and skills that help animals survive called?

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Adaptations.

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When do scientists say that an animal is endangered?

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When there aren't many of them living in the wild anymore.

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What is habitat loss?

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The destruction or reduction of the natural environment where animals live.

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What is poaching?

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Illegal hunting of animals, often for their valuable parts.

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What is pollution?

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The introduction of harmful substances into the environment, affecting animals and their habitats.

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What are endangered species?

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Animals that are at risk of extinction.

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What can people do to help endangered animals?

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Support conservation efforts and protect their habitats.