Animals we miss today
resources directly, or for the natural resources of the animals' habitats.
*In addition to that, there are other indirect causes caused by human activities.
*Habitat loss: Is considered to be the main cause for animal extinction. Humans are clearing our
forests for wood and timber. The foodchain is disturbed and animals will die.
*Wildlife trade: Poaching and wildlife trade are another common threat to animals. International
wildlife trade has also been linked to drugs trade. The most common anilmal trade is pet trade,
such as orangutangs. Animals are also killed for fur(tigers, leopards, cheetahs)
*Climate change: It has been recently suggested that warmer global temperatures may be
affecting animals. In fact, it has been suggested that the golden toad became extinct because of
the warmer climate.
The Animals
*T-REX: Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest land carnivores of all time. His weight was
about 7 tons.He had a massive skull balanced by a long, heavy tail. Fossils of T