Help Endangered Animals Around New York

Some endangered animals in New York and why they are endangered. Source:  http://www.fws.gov/

• Karner Blue Butterflies: These butterflies are endangered because of land development. 

• Ozark Cave fish: These fish are endangered because of water pollution, and destruction of habitat 

• Lake Erie Water Snake: This water snake is endangered because humans are killing them and because of habitat loss.

• Piping Plover: This cute bird is endangered because of habitat loss, nest disturbance, and animals or humans killing their eggs or birds.  http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/piping_plover/sounds

• Gray Bat: This bat is endangered because of human disturbance and habitat loss

take note: These are not the only animals endangered in New York.

• Leedy's Roseroot is threatened. This is because of habitat distruction, and human activities.

Plants are endangered too!