There are so many endangered species around the world. A couple of these species are the Giant pandas and Great Whales.These groups of animals are slowly becoming extinct because of the destruction of their habitats as well as their disability to quickly adapt to these conditions.
Great WhaleSeven out of the 13 great whale species are still endangered or vulnerable after decades of protection.
Ways to save the whales: • Cutting up the plastic rings of six-pacs before you recycle or put them in the trash • Picking up trash in your neighborhood or beach because it prevents pollution in the watersheds • Don't let balloons loose because they could drift away and animals could mistake them for food and may get killed for ingesting the balloons • Carpool and ride bikes when possible • Keep your car clean to prevent leaks, recycle used used motor oil • Take hazardous waste to waste sites • Don't throw away fishing lines and hooks in water because it can tangle up the animals • Don't throw things in streets because it can travel down storm drains and up to rivers, creeks and oceans • Recycle, reuse, reduce • Hazardous items thrown in the garbage end up in landfills where they contaminate the soil • Buy environmentally friendly products.
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Giant PandaThe universally loved Giant panda is becoming more and more endangered with only 1600 pandas left.
The biggest threats to the pandas(also known as China's treasure) survival are poaching, habitat destruction, and isolated populations. However, there is hope for the pandas because 61 percent of the population is in protected reserves. Ways to save the Pandas:
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