Habitat Destruction: The Crisis Facing Our Rainforests and Wetlands
Every day, vast acres of rainforests and wetlands are lost, with 60% of former rainforest land now only 30% remaining. This destruction causes hundreds of animal species to become endangered daily. Overfishing has severely impacted fish populations, such as the arapaima. Rainforests are vital for our ecosystems, supporting diverse plant and animal life. The alarming rate of habitat destruction threatens biodiversity and the overall health of our environment, calling for immediate action to protect these crucial habitats.
Habitat Destruction: The Crisis Facing Our Rainforests and Wetlands
E N D
Presentation Transcript
HABITAT DESTUCTION By: J Wong
Hundreds of acres of rainforests are being destroyed every day! HABITAT DESTRUCTION This is a moait is extinct Sixty % of the land was rainforest now thirty% is rainforest Wetlands are being destroyed each day! Hundreds of animals are becoming endangered each day! Over fishing has caused arapaima numbers to drop
Rainforests are important to our ecosystems and environment They have tons of different species of plants and animals They are disappearing
Karlin, Eric F. "Wetland." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 14 Jan. 2008 <http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar599900>. • Maycock, Paul F. "Forest." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 14 Jan. 2008 <http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar204660>. • Peters, Charles M. "Rain forest." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 14 Jan. 2008 <http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar458390>.
Arapaima." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar748850>. Susman, Randall L. "Aye-aye." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar040220>. "Gelada." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar748835>. Odell, Daniel K. "Manatee." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar341280>. Nilsson, Greta. "Endangered species." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 14 Jan. 2008 <http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar180830>.
McCosker, John E. "Seahorse." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar498335>. Susman, Randall L. "Siamang." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar752150>. Augee, Michael L. "Wallaby." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar725283>. Massey, J. "Goldenseal." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar708313>. Feduccia, Alan. "Moa." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar365420>.
Susman, Randall L. "Orangutan." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar404640>. Strahl, Stuart D. "Curassow." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar143860>. Drill." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar748834>. Iiwi." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar750947>. Mast, Roderic B. "Marmoset." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar345600>. Susman, Randall L. "Rhesus monkey." World Book Online Reference Center. 2008. [Place of access.] 4 Feb. 2008 <http://worldbookonline.com/wb/Article?id=ar467210>.
