Endangered species
Ana Banovic
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| Endangered species | Gatunki zagrożone wyginięciem | Nesli tehlike altındaki türler | Especies en peligro de extinción | Specie pe cale de dispariție | Nykstančios rūšys | Ugrožene vrste |
Endangered species are animals or plants that are at high risk of becoming extinct, which means they could disappear completely.
There are many causes of endangerment. These include habitat loss, hunting and poaching, climate change, pollution, and overfishing.
There are several endangered species in Europe, such as the Iberian lynx, European bison, loggerhead sea turtle, and Mediterranean monk seal.
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