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ENDANGERED SPECIES
Nature relies on delicate balances of plant
and animal life to remain healthy. When one part of that equation
is altered, our flora and fauna can be put in danger. Although
change is a natural part of our evolving world, changes that
occur at a pace that is too rapid has a disastrous effect
on individual species of plants and animals.
Habitat loss at an unprecedented pace is the primary cause of the endangerment
of species in Africa. As the rainforests are logged for wood and exploited for
other natural resources, hundreds of species are put in danger of existing no
more. Many animals also suffer due to overexploitation or poaching.
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Follow the animal
links and discover more about Africa's endangered species!
Other factors include disease and pollution.
If a species has not developed a natural protection against
certain diseases, it can have an effect on that specie. For
example, rabies and canine distemper viruses are destroying
carnivore populations in East Africa.
As more and more people realize that the loss of any of our
plants or animals impacts our own quality of life on this
planet, efforts to conserve endangered species grow stronger.
Visit our resources
section to learn how you can help conserve Africa’s wildlife. |
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