Conservation of endangered species may sound like a job for politicians and scientists. A problem of such proportions seems impossible to be tackled by the average person. But you can make a significant impact by adopting some simple habits; and if we all do the same, we have the power to protect endangered animals all over the world.
Here are 10 ways you can make a difference for endangered species:. Reuse items in your household when you can, and buy products that produce less packaging waste. By purchasing second-hand furniture, clothes, electronics, and toys, you help reduce the energy consumption required to make new ones and produce less waste as well. Choose reusable bottles for beverages whenever you can. Use a reusable bag for your groceries, and carry your own container to the restaurant for the leftovers.
But if we don't look after nature, nature can't look after us. We must act on scientific evidence, we must act together, and we must act now. For many, the Natural History Museum is a place that inspires learning, gives purpose and provides hope. People tell us they 'still get shivers walking through the front door', and thank us for inspiring the next generation of scientists.
To reverse the damage we've done and protect the future, we need the knowledge that comes from scientific discovery. Understanding and protecting life on our planet is the greatest scientific challenge of our age. And you can help. We are a charity and we rely on your support. No matter the size, every gift to the Museum is critical to our scientists' work in understanding and protecting the natural world. Thank you. You can help too. If we act together, we can make a positive difference.
Here's how to do your bit to protect nature. Get email updates about our news, science, exhibitions, events, products, services and fundraising activities. You must be over the age of Privacy notice. Smart cookie preferences. Change cookie preferences Accept all cookies. Skip to content. Read later. You don't have any saved articles. By Tammana Begum. Discover their stories below. Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus Peregrine falcons are large birds of prey, known for their speed.
Mallorcan midwife toad Alytes muletensis Mallorcan midwife toads are one of the smallest toads in the world with an unusual way of raising their young.
Sea otter Enhydra lutris Sea otters are a keystone species which means they play an important role in keeping the balance of coastal ecosystems around northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Fen orchid Liparis loeselii Found in just a handful of sites in the UK, the fen orchid is one of the most endangered wildflowers in Europe. Blue whale Balaenoptera musculus Blue whales are the largest animals ever to exist. Island night lizard Xantusia riversiana These medium-sized reptiles only live on a few islands off the coast of southern California.
Rodrigues fruits bats are also known as flying foxes because of their fox-like face. Rodrigues fruit bat Pteropus rodricensis Rodrigues fruit bats once lived on multiple islands in the Indian Ocean, but they are now confined to Rodrigues.
Fisher's estuarine moth Gortyna borelii lunata Fisher's estuarine moths are extremely rare because they require a highly specialised environment. Pygmy Rwandan water lily Nymphaea thermarum The smallest water lily in the world once lived around a thermal hot spring in Mashyuza, Rwanda. Shortnose sturgeon Acipenser brevirostrum The shortnose sturgeon is a prehistoric fish as old as dinosaurs.
It was nearly driven to extinction from overfishing, habitat destruction and river damming. We hope you enjoyed this article… Now we're wondering if you can help us. Restoring Tropical Forest. Population Viability Analysis: Origins and Contributions. Restoration of Deciduous Forests.
Restoration of Desert Ecosystems. Mott, Ph. Citation: Croteau, E. Nature Education Knowledge 4 4 Why are certain species endangered, and what is being done to prevent their extinction?
How are conservation methods being employed during the worldwide declines of amphibian populations? Aa Aa Aa. Protected areas. Captive breeding and reintroduction. Laws and regulations. Public awareness. Citizen science refers to the actions of non-specialist volunteers who collect data to contribute to ongoing research. Through this program, volunteers have observed birds in their local communities for over a century, providing abundance data on wintering bird populations.
Citizen science has also evolved to include the use of mobile technology. For instance, WildLab is an iPhone application used to quantify biodiversity in this case, birds and marine life , with information sent via phone to Cornell University. Figure 5. Wild-caught and captive-bred amphibians are maintained in facilities, such as those pictured above, at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, as part of the Amphibian Ark's mission of preserving amphibian biodiversity in the wake of global population declines.
Figure 6. The Golden Frog Atelopus zeteki is a highly recognizable species that is culturally significant to those living in its native range in Panama. References and Recommended Reading Becker, M.
Cutaneous bacteria of the Redback salamander prevent morbity associated with a lethal disease. PLoS One 6 : e Article History Close. Share Cancel. Revoke Cancel. Keywords Keywords for this Article. Save Cancel. Flag Inappropriate The Content is: Objectionable. Flag Content Cancel. Email your Friend. Submit Cancel. This content is currently under construction. Explore This Subject. Topic rooms within Conservation and Restoration Close.
No topic rooms are there. Or Browse Visually. Other Topic Rooms Ecology. Student Voices. Creature Cast. Simply Science. Green Screen. Green Science. Bio 2. From majestic mammals like bison and grizzly bears to tiny desert wildflowers, America harbors a remarkable array of plant and animal species. Unfortunately many of our species have not fared well over the past few decades, suffering from threats such as habitat loss and the spread of invasive species.
Scientists estimate that up to one-third of U. The National Wildlife Federation has long has been focused on protecting the most vulnerable of our wild species. Scientists estimate that one third of all U.
Habitat loss, invasive species, and severe weather have all taken a severe toll on birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, butterflies, and bees. All types of wildlife are declining—in many cases dramatically. We need urgent action to protect vulnerable wildlife. The National Wildlife Federation works to defend, strengthen, fund, and ensure effective implementation of the Endangered Species Act and other core wildlife protection laws.
One of the best ways to protect endangered species is to prevent their decline and deterioration in the first place. Toward that end, National Wildlife Federation works to maintain healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and plant species through promoting broad-based conservation efforts such as State Wildlife Action Plans.
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