This article appeared in the Dominion Post Newspaper on April 11, 2000. Return to the listing of articles of April 11, 2000. We take these animals for granted but they could be next on the endangered list. The main reason that animals and plants become endangered is because their habitat has been destroyed or changed. Their habitat is the place where they live.
Humans have a lot of power to change and destroy habitats.
Pollution, chemicals, farming, road building and many other habits can lead to animal extinction. When you visit a national park, make sure you obey the wildlife code and follow fire regulations. Control your cat. Cats catch native birds or other animals. Attach three small bells to its collar to warn animals that it is coming.