Some became extinct because of changes in the planet or because of natural disasters. Today, however, most plants and animals become endangered because of the interference of humans. The introduction of exotic, non-native species has negatively impacted many animals. These non-tive species disrupt natural systems, compete for food, space, and other resources, and may introduce disease. Sample some of the following activities to learn more about endangered animals.
Pandas are one of the most highly endangered animals in the world.
You can visit our national panda, Hsing Hsing, who was a gift to the United States from China. The still photos from this live web cam at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. automatically refresh every 60 seconds. This great zoo also has a web cams that feature other endangerd animals such as Sumatran tigers , orangutans , and elephants . Speaking of pandas, Bai Yun, the giant panda at the San Diego Zoo , recently had a baby. You can visit the cub online .