Endangered Species: African Elephant and Kemps Ridley Turtle.

In the United States we have a national Threatened and Endangered Species list that allows government intervention and protection of a species deemed endangered or threatened. "An "endangered" species is one that is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. A "threatened" species is one that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. " (http://www.fws.gov/endangered/wildlife.html#Species) The total of all animal species …

…their habitat. After examining the declining numbers and researching the reasons behind the decline of the Kemps Ridley Turtle and the African Elephant I believe that mankind needs to devote more time and energy into developing effective recovery plans for our endangered species. Extinction looms on the horizon for many species, due to the actions of men. Their only hope is for mankind to focus more energy to the preservation and recovery of these animals.