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More than 350 of Pennsylvania's native species are currently at risk of being lost from the state.

The loss of species is caused by pollution, non-native species, and habitat destruction; such as clearing land for agriculture, residential and industrial development.

Some species are more susceptible to becoming endangered than other species .

What makes some species more vulnerable to habitat disturbances?

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low population numbers
adapt easily to change
higher population numbers
they live in a specific place, such as a bog
they only eat certain food
good competitors

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DCNR: Wild Resource Concervation Program

PA Game Commission: What Is Happening to These Animals?

Pa Fish and Boat Commission: Endangered Species

Pa Game Commission: Press Release

 

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard
4.7 Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct Species

 

Activities:

"Endangered Species of Pennsylvania" Lesson Plan

Developing Empathy for Endangered Species

Wild and Wonderful Lessons about Endangered Species