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10 Endangered and At-Risk Species

Threatened: Green Sea Turtle

Why we need them: Green turtles contribute to the ecosystem and to ecotourism. Why they are threatened: Because of the harvesting of eggs and adults, as well as getting trapped in fishermen's nets. (Also check out: Endangered species photo guide.)
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Apr 6th 2008 @ 3:30PM

10 Endangered and At-Risk Species

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Endangered: Rhinoceros
Endangered: Coral Reefs
Gharial (Indian Fish-Eating Crocodile)
Endangered: Sumatran Orangutan
Endangered: Monarch Butterfly
Threatened: Kauai Creeper
Threatened: Freshwater Mussels
Threatened: Green Sea Turtle
Threatened: Sea Otter
Threatened: Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard