Facts

**__FACTS!!__

1. In the past 100 years wild tiger numbers have declined 97% 2. there are 38 known species of mammals that are extinct 3. With global warming becoming a major issue, the fact is the existing 28,270 animal species of mammals are threatened by the harms done to the planet 4. 253 fish-species were listed as critically endangered 5. There are more than 3,500 protected areas in existence worldwide. These areas include parks, wildlife refuges and other reserves. 6. Fact its not only industiries and poaching that makes these animals go extinct.. its you. 7.** **Humans have caused the extinction of numerous animals throughout history. Some examples include huge birds called moas in Malaysia and giant lemurs in Madagascar 8.** **Animals at risk of extinction are protected by the Endangered Species Act which states that when a species is endangered, it is illegal to kill, harm, or take the species out of its habitat. 9. Its not hard to help these animals.. just think a little. 10. 38 million Acres lost per year in tropical rainforests. Up to one half of the world's species live in these areas.**