Endangered animals

SEA TURTLE
• marine reptiles that can be found in all ocean
• has a lifespan of 80 years
• after mating at sea, adult female sea turtles
return to land to nest at night
• It digs a circular hole 40 to 50 cm then starts
filling the nest with a clutch of soft-shelled
eggs
• Incubation takes about two months
• Hatching usually takes place at night, when
predators such as seagulls cannot fly
BUT NOW ??
 CAUSES

• sea turtles are caught worldwide, although it

is illegal to hunt
• provide source of food and as source of
protein
• steal the eggs for consumption
• the shell can use as traditional decorative
ornamental material used in Japan and China
• oil spills, run-off from chemicals contribute to
water pollution and release toxin. As a result,
these smaller, toxic particles become food for
many links in the food chain, including sea turtles
• popular in Mexico as boot material and food
Endangered animals

TIGER
• the largest cat species in the world
• approximate weight of the male is 500 pounds
and the female is 300 pounds
• good climbers and swimmers
• is an apex predator and carnivore
• have a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild
• prey on deer, rabbits, birds, fish, bear, pigs, cattle,
goats, and some smaller animals
~~~CAUSES ~~~
• In ancient time, tigers were kept as pets by
royalty
• tiger's body organs have also been rumored to
be a cure for many of human illness and use in
traditional chinese medicine
• destroyed their habitats by cutting down trees
and polluting the atmosphere
• Hunt illegally and overhunting
• People believe that tiger’s penis can make
soup to increase their sexuality