Endangered Species

An endangered species is any plant or animal whose ability to survive and reproduce has been threatened by humans. Many countries have laws offering special protection to these species and their habitats.

In 1963 members of IUCN (The World Conservation Union), put together CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) - an international agreement between Governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

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Serval © Claire Vial Photography

Endangered Species contains the following topics

	American Bald Eagle		Blue Duck		Kakapo
	New Zealand Dotterel		Polar Bears		Servals
	Takahe		Tigers

Related Links (on other websites)

IUCN
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) is the world's largest conservation network.
CITES
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.