Endangered
What does it mean?
A Endangered species is categorized as very likely to become extinct in the near future, either worldwide, or in a particular political jurisdiction.
Endangered
Animals
Animals that are considered Endangered have an increased risk of extinction because of a sudden and rapid decrease in population or a loss of its critical habitat. In many cases, loss of habitat is due to humans destroying natural habitats to make room for roads, houses, businesses or other types of industry. There has been a rapid population declines of 50 to more than 70 percent over the previous 10 years (or three generations), a current population size of fewer than 250 individuals, or other factors.
Wood Turtles have a flat, rough carapace with irregular growth layers and grooves on each scute. Unlike most turtles, these scutes don't shed annually, leading to unique shell appearances over time. The back of the carapace flares out with a serrated edge, typically black, adorned with striking yellow or black stripes. The plastron, or underside, is a soft pale yellow. This distinctive shell design offers protection in their natural habitat!
Red pandas have soft, dense fur that keeps them warm in cold, high-altitude habitats. Their bushy tails help them balance while climbing trees and can wrap around them for extra warmth. About the size of a housecat, they resemble raccoons with their round faces and markings. Known for their playful and curious nature, red pandas spend much of their time in trees, where they enjoy munching on bamboo, their favorite food!
Golden Dart Frogs come in various colors, primarily shiny metallic gold and minty green. Some have small black marks on their noses and toes. As young frogs, they start off completely black with golden stripes that spread as they grow. The Golden Poison Dart Frog is the most poisonous of all dart frogs. Unique among frogs, they have four unwebbed toes on each foot and a bony, teeth-like plate in their upper jaw!