1. North America has the most animals that are on the endangered species list
2. Since 1600, more than 700 species of plants and animals have gone extinct.
3. The country with the most endangered species is Ecuador, with about 2,000 animals endangered. The United States comes in second place with about 1,000 animals.
4. Vietam and South Africa are both countries with the fewest endangered species. Both at around 250 animals.
5. Passed in 1973, The Endangered Species act protects animals at risk of extinction. It states that when a species is endangered, it is illegal to kill, harm, or take the species out of its habitat.
6. The reason the rainforest is so abundant with various medicinal plants is because it's massively biodiverse, and to compete, plants and animals have to evolve in bizarre new ways, often producing new and valuable techniques.
7. 38 million acres are lost per year in tropical rainforests. Up to one half of the world's species live in these areas.
8. There is 1 species that becomes extinct per 100 years - this is the natural rate of extinction
9. The Asian Crested Ibis is one of, if not the only one, the most endangered animals. It's population only ranges from 50 to about 250. And it only resides in one area in area of the world
10. Animals of the least concern are the Common Wood Pigeon, White-tailed Mongoose, House Mouse, and Wolverine
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