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1) What is the definition of an endangered animal?

2) What is the definition of a threatened animal?

3) How many mammals are endangered in the United States?

4) How many Birds are threatened in the United States?

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5) What are some of the causes of endangerment?

6) Name one animal that is considered an endangered species and explain why that animal is endangered?
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7) What are some of the reasons for habitats being endangered?
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