Threatened Species

More than 12,000 species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction. Why are so many of the world’s species at risk? Which ones are in the most danger? This broad overview of the world’s endangered species covers threats to wildlife including hunting, logging, pollution, global climate change, tourism and many others, both in the United Kingdom and around the globe. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.