We see them in books, on TV and our pet stores are full of 'em. But that doesn't mean that reptiles can't be endangered. There are pollution and human greed. Take a look at these fierce but fragile endangered reptiles that Kidzworld wants to bring to your attention.
Endangered Reptiles - San Francisco Garter Snake 3z64g
The San Francisco Garter Snake is a relative of the common garter snake that is found all over pollution are the main culprits.
Endangered Reptiles - Green Sea Turtle 5i6rz
While all green sea turtles are threatened, it is the population off the coasts of Florida and turtle 20 to 50 years to begin reproducing. If commercial harvesting of the turtles and their eggs does not stop, their numbers will continue to drop.
Endangered Reptiles - Komodo Dragon 3p2c4y
The Komodo Dragon, the world's largest lizard, is only found in one place today - Komodo National Park, a small New York in 1920.
Endangered Reptiles - Tuatara 256g4m
The tuatara is a lizard-looking reptile that is believed to be one of the oldest species on Earth, having barely changed in the past 220 million years. There are two different tuatara species, the common tuatara, found on a few different New Zealand islands and the Brother's Island tuatara, found only on Brother's Island off the coast of predators like rats, weasels and badgers.
Endangered Reptiles - Gharial o6x66
The gharial is a Conservation programs have been in effect for the past twenty years and continue to take place to ensure the gharial's survival.
- Do you know of any more endangered reptiles? Do you have any ideas on how we can help protect these endangered species? and let us know what you think!
