Conservation
Endangered Species | Species Survival Plan | Rescue & Rehabilitation
Cactus Rustlers | Cheetah Conservation | AAZK

Endangered Species

Several animals and plants at The Living Desert are threatened or in danger of extinction. Many of them are reproducing under carefully managed programs.

Endangered Species - Wild and Rare

• Extinct: Species or subspecies that no longer exist in the wild or in captivity, anywhere on earth
• Endangered: Species or subspecies that are in immediate danger of going extinct unless drastic conservation efforts are made
• Threatened: Species or subspecies that have low or declining population numbers. They are likely to become endangered if not protected
• Extirpated: Species or subspecies which have been eliminated from the area but still exist elsewhere.

Why do animals and plants become endangered?

Often they are adversely affected by one or more of the following:

• Habitat destruction
• Poaching and over hunting
• Introduction of non-native species
• Pollution
• Pet or plant trade
• Fear, Ignorance, Myth

Related Links:

On the trail of Cactus Rustlers
Kids Cactus Page
Cheetah Conservation Fund
U.S. Fish and Game Wildlife Service - Endangered List by U.S. Region
AAZK - American Association of Zoo Keepers
Department of Fish and Game
Felid Taxon Advisory Group
Ultimate Ungulate
American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums