The Short-Eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl is an owl that lives on various continents and islands.
What is the cause of endangerment:
Loss and alteration of habitat, wetland drainage, development, and farming contribute to the endangerment of the Short-eared Owl. The development of certain areas is damaging their homes and even killing them off, and that is why they are becoming endangered.
What could happen if nothing is done:
There may be an over population of rodents like shrews, pocket gophers, and mice.
What is the cause of endangerment:
Loss and alteration of habitat, wetland drainage, development, and farming contribute to the endangerment of the Short-eared Owl. The development of certain areas is damaging their homes and even killing them off, and that is why they are becoming endangered.
What could happen if nothing is done:
There may be an over population of rodents like shrews, pocket gophers, and mice.
Olive Sided Flycatcher
The Olive Sided Flycatchers are songbirds that can be found in western and northeastern USA and Canada. The species has been declining since the 1960s.
What is the cause of endangerment:
The cause of the decline in these songbirds is unclear, although experts think it's due to habitat loss and alteration. Things like deforestation and fires have cut the amount of trees in their habitats down and have put the birds at a loss for a home.
What could happen if nothing is done:
Hymenopterans (bees, wasps, ants, etc.) make up most of the bird's food, therefore and overpopulation would occur if these birds were to die out.
What is the cause of endangerment:
The cause of the decline in these songbirds is unclear, although experts think it's due to habitat loss and alteration. Things like deforestation and fires have cut the amount of trees in their habitats down and have put the birds at a loss for a home.
What could happen if nothing is done:
Hymenopterans (bees, wasps, ants, etc.) make up most of the bird's food, therefore and overpopulation would occur if these birds were to die out.
American Badger
American Badgers are a part of the weasel family and are nocturnal. These mammals are found almost everywhere in North America and are known for digging deep holes that other animals live in.
What is the cause of endangerment:
Badgers are endangered because of human activity. Humans have built things in places where Badgers would normally dig their homes. Many Badgers are also hit by cars and trucks.
What could happen if nothing is done:
If the American Badger dies out, many animals that use their holes and burrows will not have a place to live. Also, the population of mice and gophers would go up dramatically, as this is the main part of their diet.
What is the cause of endangerment:
Badgers are endangered because of human activity. Humans have built things in places where Badgers would normally dig their homes. Many Badgers are also hit by cars and trucks.
What could happen if nothing is done:
If the American Badger dies out, many animals that use their holes and burrows will not have a place to live. Also, the population of mice and gophers would go up dramatically, as this is the main part of their diet.