81. MY ENDANGERED SPECIES PAGE endangered species in Canada; The highest rates of species extinction are The WCMC Animals Database holds information on threatened species and others http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Endanger/endanger.html

Home Page Ontario Curriculum Teacher Resources Libraries ... Themes General Information Endangered Animals Alberta's Endangered Species This page provides information that will help you find answers to what it means when a species is 'endangered', which Alberta species are endangered and describes some programs that are working to restore extinct species or to keep endangered species from becoming extinct. Aloha Paradise Network Hawaii has the most beautiful plants and animals in the world, yet it also has the most endangered species. This ThinkQuest site will tell you all about the problem. Animal Alliance of Canada Animal Alliance of Canada is an animal protection organization that focuses on local, regional, national and international issues concerning the goodwill and respectful treatment of animals by humans. Our goal is to acheive long-term animal protection through public education and legislative advocacy. Bagheera - A Website For Endangered Species Find out about endangered animals, locate a zoo or aquarium near you, read about the animal of the week, and learn how to help save these animals online. Can We Live In Harmony With The Animals?

82. Threatened And Endangered Species - The Royal Society For The Protection Of Bird threatened and endangered species. RSPB Birds (50% chance of going extinctin 5 years); endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/advice/endangeredspecies/index.asp

Home Birds Advice Advice ... Fireworks and wild birds Threatened and endangered species There are currently 9702 known species of birds living on Earth. Today the survival of many of these species is threatened for a variety of reasons, mostly man-made. Over the 530 million years of life on Earth, there have been five major extinctions of species, the last of which saw the demise of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Each of these were caused by a biological or physical change of global proportions. Currently, we are in the early stages of the sixth mass extinction. This time it is caused by the relentless and unchecked actions and expansion of mankind. According to some estimates, the current extinction rates already parallel those recorded during the dinosaur extinction. Birds vary naturally in their numbers depending on where they live and how high up the food chain they are. The probability of a bird going extinct by chance depends on its population size and range, with the average natural lifespan of a species being 4 million years. The most numerous bird in the world is the red-billed quelea, which numbers 1,500 million individuals and is found over extensive tracts of Africa. Species like this are very secure. At the other extreme are birds endemic to islands, where the whole population of perhaps a few hundred is restricted to one or two islands only. Such species are very vulnerable to any changes in their environment, and hence to sudden extinctions.

83. San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Conservation Status endangered— A species in danger of extinction throughout all or a threatened—A species that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/a-status.html

animal bytes home reptiles birds insects ... amphibians Examples of conservation status listings Giant panda Cheetah African elephant Animal Bytes: Conservation Status What exactly does endangered mean? You see the term "endangered” on Web sites and in magazines, books, and newspapers, and you hear it on TV. In our glossary here, we define it as "in danger of becoming extinct.” But where does that information come from, and how is it determined? Categories used on this Web site: Known only to survive in captivity or in an introduced population well outside the natural range. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Does not qualify for one of the other categories now, but is close to qualifying or is likely to qualify for one of them in the near future. Does not qualify for any of the other categories, and is currently widespread or abundant.

84. CSA - Hot Topics The endangered species Act (ESA) of 1973 is the prime piece of legislation It mandates a continually updated list of threatened species those that are http://www.csa.com/hottopics/ern/04jun/overview.php

Guide to Discovery PsycBOOKS now available on CSA Illumina! Hot Topics Quick Links CSA Illumina Login Administrative Tools Try a Demonstration Request a Trial Hot Topics Areas Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology Environmental Policy Issues The Endangered Species Act, Issues (Released June 2004) Overview Key Citations Web Sites Source ... Contact Editor Overview The Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 is the prime piece of legislation protecting species from extinction. It mandates a continually updated list of threatened species - those that are losing population - as well as endangered species - those actually facing near-term extinction. Once a species is listed, the ESA mandates a recovery plan to help that species return to a healthy population level. It is important to place the ESA in a global context of species extinction and biodiversity loss. Biodiversity is essentially the number of plant and animal species in an area, and the way they interact. Most biologists and ecologists consider high biodiversity to indicate a healthy environment. The species in an ecosystem depend on each other as sources of food and shelter, and allow the basic ingredients of life to circulate. Species form symbiotic relationships, interacting in a complex chain. Remove one piece from this chain, and the consequences are unpredictable. An ecosystem that relies on too few species is vulnerable to disease, drought, and other forms of destruction; more species means more of a chance that some are well equipped to survive a change in the environment.

85. On The Road To Extinction Extinction can happen even to the most common species in a relatively short The Act states that endangered and threatened species are of aesthetic, http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/anglerboater/2000/janfeb2000/extinctt

On the Road to Extinction by Laurel Garlicki This article is the first in a series of articles on the major topics of concern in the Commission's theme, "Conserve 2000." This article explains the global, regional and local aspects of the theme of nongame and threatened and endangered reptiles and amphibians. photos-redbellied turtle, Rob Criswell; massasauga rattlesnake, Andrew L. Shiels; green salamander, Russ Gettig; background photo-PFBC photo file Throughout history, plants and animals have come and goneit's all part of nature's grand plan. Extinction is a natural process that occurs because of changes in physical and biological conditions. Natural extinction happens at a very slow pace. However, because of human activities, plants and animals are pushed into extinction at an alarming rate. A species that is no longer living is considered extinct. Extinction can happen even to the most common species in a relatively short period. Common examples are the dinosaurs and more recently, passenger pigeons. There is nothing that can be done once a species has become extinct. But there is plenty that can be done to prevent it from happening. Extinction is a global problem affecting not only plants and animals, but people as well. photo-Clark Shiffer Worldwide considerations According to the National Wildlife Federation, the current rate of extinction is estimated to be thousands of times greater than the natural rate. Globally, this disrupts ecosystems everywhere. In some areas of the world, human activities are causing the extinction of species that haven't yet been discovered or even named. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that tropical rainforests, which are being destroyed at a rate of more than 38 million acres per year, may contain half of all living species in the world. Compare that to the fact that scientists have classified only 1.7 million organisms, a fraction of the 10 million to 100 million species estimated to inhabit the Earth. Currently worldwide about 19 species disappear every day.

86. Endangered & Threatened Intro endangered species in imminent danger of extinction or extirpation threatenedspecies that may become endangered within the foreseeable future http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/endangered/endanglm.htm

Information provided taken from the book, Endangered and Threatened Species of Pennsylvania , published by the Wild Resource Conservation Fund. Copies are available from the Commission, and can be purchased online with a credit card click on products, then books ), or by using the Pub Order Form product code 103ENDS) Note : Species lists continually change. Some information may not be up-to-date. Click here for the current list (PA Code) Endangered Species in imminent danger of extinction or extirpation throughout their range in Pennsylvania Threatened Species that may become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout their range in Pennsylvania Extirpated Species that have disappeared from Pennsylvania but still exist elsewhere Extinct Species that occurred in Pennsylvania but no longer exist Key to Maps Green areas represent species records collected by scientists in the past. Information to describe these records has been gathered from museums, institutions and personal collections then entered into the Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI). In some cases, current field surveys have found these historically known locations to have been lost to habitat destruction. Although historical records may not completely reflect the known range of a particular species, they are the best documentation available to estimate the former distribution. Red areas represent species locations that are known to exist today. Many of these sites were found based on directions given in historical records, others were found by looking for species in appropriate habitats. Species ranges were identified using the PNDI information system.

87. Hinterland Who's Who - Species At Risk In Canada endangered—A species facing imminent extirpation or extinction. threatened—Aspecies likely to become endangered if limiting factors are not reversed. http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?cid=4&id=232

88. SAIN Resources About Species Conservation A species is considered endangered if it is in danger of extinction throughoutall or a threatened and endangered species in the Southeast Region, http://sain.nbii.org/phpqueries/species_conservation.php

Use the 'text only' version of this web page for browsers not JavaScript enabled. Link to 'text only' contained in page footer. Use the 'text only' version of this web page for browsers not JavaScript enabled. Link to 'text only' contained in page footer. Use the 'text only' version of this web page for browsers not JavaScript enabled. Link to 'text only' contained in page footer. Use the 'text only' version of this web page for browsers not JavaScript enabled. Link to 'text only' contained in page footer. Listings of online resources about Stingers (Cuidaria) Spiny Skinned (Echinodermata) Mollusks (Mollusca) Arthropods (Arthropoda) Vertebrates (Vertebrata) Jellyfish and similar Star Fish and similar Snails (Gastropods) (Bivalves) (Cephalopods) Chitons and related (Chitons, Scaphopods, Neopilina) Crustaceans (Crustacea) Insects (Insecta) Arachnids (Arachnida) Fish Amphibians Reptiles Birds ... Mammals Catalog of Online Resources Periodicals Federal Government State Governments Multimedia Images Sound Video Parks ... Teacher Resources Catalog of Online Resources Viruses Bacteria Protists (Mycology) Plants (Botany) Algae Mosses Ferns Herbs ... Visualization and Analysis Tools Evaluations and Methodologies Partners Infrastructure Contact Us Catalog of Online Resources Species Conservation Invasive Species Ecosystems Farmlands ... Water Quality SAIN resources about Species Conservation

89. Back From The Brink - About Us Listing a species as endangered or threatened follows the standard procedure Since so many of the country s endangered and threatened species depend on http://www.backfromthebrink.org/whatisbftb.cfm?subnav=about_esa

90. Critters | Threatened & Endangered Species US Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species Program Arkansas alligatorsare still fully protected as a threatened species, but populations are http://www.agfc.state.ar.us/critters/endangered_species.html

Alligator, American Bat, Gray Bat, Indiana Bat, Ozark Big-Eared ... Woodpecker, Red-Cockaded Endangered Species Management on Private Lands-Funding Sources Several federal agencies have programs that specifically provide money for management of endangered species on private lands or have general wildlife habitat enhancement programs in which landowners willing to manage endangered species on their property are more likely to receive funding. Please contact the nearest Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regional office and ask for a Private Lands Biologist who will be able to provide more information on these programs. Natural Resources Conservation Service Arkansas NRCS website NRCS Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) General information on WHIP NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) NRCS Grassland Reserve Program U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Program

91. Louisiana Department Of Wildlife And Fisheries species LISTED AS threatened (T), endangered (E), CANDIDATE (C) IN LOUISIANAendangered species is a favorite report topic that Louisiana science teachers http://www.wlf.state.la.us/apps/netgear/index.asp?cn=lawlf&pid=693

92. Endangered Species Act (d) endangered species means a species that faces imminent extinction or (3) A person in possession of an endangered or threatened species does not http://www.gov.ns.ca/legislature/legc/statutes/endspec.htm

Endangered Species Act CHAPTER 11 OF THE ACTS OF 1998 NOTE - This electronic version of this statute is provided by the Office of the Legislative Counsel for your convenience and personal use only and may not be copied for the purpose of resale in this or any other form. Formatting of this electronic version may differ from the official, printed version. Where accuracy is critical, please consult official sources. An Act Respecting Endangered Species Short title This Act may be cited as the Endangered Species Act 1998, c. 11, s. 1. Purpose The purpose of this Act is to provide for the protection, designation, recovery and other relevant aspects of conservation of species at risk in the Province, including habitat protection, while recognizing the following: (a) the goal of preventing any species in the Province from becoming extirpated or extinct as a consequence of human activities; (b) the conservation of species at risk is a key component of a broader strategy to maintain biodiversity and to use biological resources in a sustainable manner; (c) the commitment of Government to a national co-operative approach for the conservation of species at risk, as agreed to in the National Accord for the Protection of Species at Risk;

93. Diversity And Adaptations Of Organisms 8H3 endangered species in immediate danger of extinction. Who decides whatspecies are endangered or threatened and how do they decide? http://www.utm.edu/departments/cece/old_site/eighth/8H3.shtml

EIGHTH GRADE SCIENCE Life Science Diversity And Adaptations Of Organisms 8H3.00 Science in Society Societal Needs 4.4 ac This classroom connector has been selected for inclusion in Digital Library For Earth System Education Sponsored by the National Science Foundation CURRICULAR CORRELATIONS GRADE: Eighth CONTENT STANDARD: Life Science CONTENT TOPIC: Diversity And Adaptations Of Organisms CONCEPT: Some living things have become extinct and others are endangered. CONTENT OBJECTIVE: 8H3.00 To understand why some living things have become extinct or endangered INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: The learner will: 3.01 tell the meaning of extinct and endangered. 3.02 relate orally the reasons that some animals have become extinct or endangered. 3.03 identify and describe some causes for extinction of animal species. 3.04 define "threatened," "rare," and "endangered" as applied to wildlife. 3.05 name threatened and endangered animals living in their area. OUTLINE OF CONTENT: I. Extinct defined II. Endangered defined III. Ways to protect endangered species

94. Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board One Natural Resources 2004 endangered AND threatened species LIST Illinois endangered species Anyspecies which is in danger of extinction as a breeding species in Illinois. http://dnr.state.il.us/espb/datelist.htm

Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board One Natural Resources Way Springfield, Illinois 62702-1271 2004 ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES LIST The Board revises the list of protected species every five years and completed its most recent revisions in 2004. This following list reflects those revisions. DEFINITIONS ** Federally Endangered Species: Any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. * Federally Threatened Species: Any species which is likely to become an endangered species within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Illinois Endangered Species: Any species which is in danger of extinction as a breeding species in Illinois. State Threatened Species: Any breeding species which is likely to become a state endangered species within the foreseeable future in Illinois. CRITERIA FOR STATE LISTING A species shall be included on the official list of endangered and threatened species when one or more of the following criteria exists: 1 Species included in the Federal list of Endangered or Threatened Species, 2 Species proposed for Federal Endangered or Threatened Species which occur in Illinois, 3 Species which formerly were widespread in Illinois but have been nearly extirpated from the State due to habitat destruction, collecting, or other pressures resulting from the development of Illinois, 4 Species which exhibit very restricted geographic ranges of which Illinois is a part, 5 Species which exhibit restricted habitats or low populations in Illinois, or 6 Species which are significant disjuncts in Illinois i.e., the Illinois population is far removed from the rest of the species’ range.

95. Endangered Species Act - Office Of Protected Resources - NOAA Fisheries of species that are endangered or threatened with extinction throughout all or a A species is considered endangered if it is in danger of extinction http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/laws/esa.htm

NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources Home About Us Species Info Permits ... Contact Us Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 Overview How Species Are Listed Criteria for Listing Protection, Conservation, and Recovery ... More Information Overview The ESA provides for the conservation of species that are endangered or threatened with extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range, and the conservation of the ecosystems on which they depend. " Species " is defined in the ESA as including a species, a subspecies, or, for vertebrates only, a distinct population segment (DPS). Pacific salmon are listed as evolutionarily significant units (ESUs), which are considered equivalent to a DPS. The ultimate purpose of the ESA is to conserve the Nation's natural heritage for the enjoyment and benefit of current and future generations. The ESA was passed in 1973, replacing the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969. Since that time, it has been amended several times. There are currently 1,855 listings (endangered and threatened) under the ESA, and 1,290 U.S. listings. NOAA Fisheries and the

96. Threatened And Endangered Species On The Colorado Plateau of these as endangered, meaning that the species is in danger of extinction For a complete list of threatened and endangered (T E) species for Utah, http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/Biota/endangered_species.htm

Search the CP-LUHNA Web pages Biotic Communities Alpine Tundra Subalpine Conifer Forest Quaking Aspen Forest ... Agents of Biotic Change Threatened and Endangered Species A number of once common native plant and animal species on the Colorado Plateau have become increasingly rare, and some, particularly native freshwater fishes , have become extinct. Habitat destruction, degradation, and fragmentation, sometimes in combination with hunting and poisoning, has led to significant decreases in the overall populations of a number of species. The federal government has classified a few of these as endangered, meaning that the species is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Others, classified as threatened, may reach endangered status if habitats continue to be degraded and populations continue to fall. click here . For a history of the California condor on the Colorado Plateau, click here Mexican Spotted Owl Mexican Spotted Owl pair. Photograph courtesy of Dr. David Willey

97. Myths About Biodiversity Furthermore, almost all of the species threatened with extinction today are in Of the 955 species listed as threatened or endangered through 1994, http://www.ucsusa.org/global_environment/archive/page.cfm?pageID=393

98. Saving America's Wildlife: Renewing The Endangered Species Act -- Defenders Of W the ESA.3 endangered species are in danger of extinction throughout all or Most frequently, species become endangered or threatened because their http://www.defenders.org/pubs/save09.html

Saving America's Wildlife Renewing the Endangered Species Act by William J. Snape II and Robert M. Ferris Home Special Publications Foreword Executive Summary ... Conclusion Appendix Notes Endangered Species Case Studies Ten Questions About The Endangered Species Act 1. Why do we have an Endangered Species Act? he short answer is that the Endangered Species Act ultimately protects us. The long answer involves scientific, economic, aesthetic and philosophical components. The Endangered Species Act is intended to address the serious problem of human-caused acceleration of the species extinction rate. Biologists estimate that in the past 150 years, human activities have increased the global extinction rate by hundreds if not thousands of times, producing the greatest extinction event since the decline of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. According to noted biologist E. O. Wilson, we may be losing up to 50,000 species per year, potentially resulting in the loss of more than 20 percent of the world's species by the year 2025. Humans rely on biological diversity for food, medicines, recreation and ecosystem services such as providing clean water and clean air.

99. 2004 IUCN Red List - Categories & Criteria (version 3.1) Hence, in certain individual cases, the risk of extinction may be under or Before 1994 the more subjective threatened species categories used in IUCN http://www.redlist.org/info/categories_criteria2001.html

Introduction Preamble Definitions The Categories ... The Criteria for Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable I. INTRODUCTION 1. The IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria are intended to be an easily and widely understood system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction. The general aim of the system is to provide an explicit, objective framework for the classification of the broadest range of species according to their extinction risk. However, while the Red List may focus attention on those taxa at the highest risk, it is not the sole means of setting priorities for conservation measures for their protection. Extensive consultation and testing in the development of the system strongly suggest that it is robust across most organisms. However, it should be noted that although the system places species into the threatened categories with a high degree of consistency, the criteria do not take into account the life histories of every species. Hence, in certain individual cases, the risk of extinction may be under- or over-estimated. 2. Before 1994 the more subjective threatened species categories used in IUCN Red Data Books and Red Lists had been in place, with some modification, for almost 30 years. Although the need to revise the categories had long been recognized (Fitter and Fitter 1987), the current phase of development only began in 1989 following a request from the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Steering Committee to develop a more objective approach. The IUCN Council adopted the new Red List system in 1994.

100. NESARC -- National Endangered Species Act Reform Coalition -- Delisted Species Only 25 domestic species have been delisted or removed from the species listsince 1973 — seven due to extinction and twelve due to data error (read http://www.nesarc.org/delist.htm

"Working to Improve and Update the ESA" Learn About the ESA Choose a Topic Home Member Survey Common Questions NESARC News Legislative Info Press Room About NESARC Become a Member Delisted Species Unfortunately, the ESA has failed at recovering and delisting species since it's inception. Only 25 domestic species have been "delisted" or removed from the species list since 1973 — seven due to extinction and twelve due to "data error" (read: "never should have been listed in the first place"), and the remaining species benefitting from other activities such as the banning of DDT. Species Date Delisted Reason Mexican Duck July 25, 1978 Original Data In Error Tecopa Pupfish January 15, 1982 Extinct Longjaw Cisco September 2, 1983 Extinct Blue Pike September 2, 1983 Extinct Santa Barbara Song Sparrow October 12, 1983 Extinct Pine Barrens Tree Frog November 22, 1983 Original Data In Error Sampson's Pearly Mussel January 9, 1984 Extinct Bahama Swallowtail Butterfly August 31, 1984 Orignial Data In Error Brown Pelican (Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf population) February 4, 1985

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