There are 41,415 species of animals that are categorized as endangered. This means that over 40,000 species are threatened to become extinct in the near future. These species include anywhere from blue whales to bluefin tuna to bengal tigers. I would say the biggest reason for extinction for many of these animals is because of humans. According to “Endangered Earth,” humans have driven 800 species into extinction over the past 500 years (https://www.endangeredearth.com). For example, Chimpanzees are endangered mainly because of deforestation. The beautiful tropical rainforests these happy little creatures once spent their days frolicking from tree to tree in, are being invaded and destroyed for logging purposes, diminishing the natural habitat for these animals and many others. The same situation is occurring to our adorable Panda bears. Humans are clearing the bamboo forests that pandas need to survive off of. The devastation only worsens as the human desire for more continues to grow.
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