Endangered Species Day
Wildlife and Nature Shorts • 3m 13s
We live in a world full of many animals, insects, plants and creatures which are approaching the risk of extinction – or are so close to extinction, that their species needs help immediately.
When a species is defined as endangered, its numbers are especially low – in the last few thousands, hundreds, or even tens. And when the last of the species is gone, they are gone for good.
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