What is the difference between "extinct" and "endangered"? Animals and other living things that no longer exist are extinct, and those that are in danger of becoming extinct are endangered. In this video, you and your kids will learn about some of the things that cause living organisms to die out. You will also learn how to help protect endangered species! You probably already know about dinosaurs and that there are no more on the earth today. That is because they are extinct. They're not the only ones, though. Animals like woolly mammoths and dodo birds used to exist. However, due to certain natural causes and to human interaction, they no longer do. There are several reasons a species might die out. For the dinosaurs, scientists believe an asteroid collided with earth and caused a mass extinction. On the other hand, woolly mammoths lost their habitats, and the climate changed drastically enough that they couldn't adapt to their new surroundings. Similarly, the dodo bird became extinct because of overhunting and the destruction of its habitat. Not all animals that go extinct existed thousands or millions of years ago. The passenger pigeon died out much more recently, and for the same reasons as the dodo. What about endangered animals? For the most part, human causes are the reason most animals and other species are in danger of dying out. Animals you may be familiar with that are on the endangered species list include black rhinos, orangutans, Bengal tigers, blue whales, and sea lions. The video explains several causes, many of which are the same as those you already learned about. While you can't do anything about extinct species, there are a few ways to help protect endangered animals and plants. You can recycle, save energy, and plant a garden. These will all help improve the environment. In addition, you can even sponsor an endangered animal! We hope you and your student(s) enjoyed learning about animals that are extinct or endangered! If you want to learn even more, head over to our website and download one of our many free lesson plans, full of activities, worksheets, and more! https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/extinct-endangered-animals/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/extinction-stem/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/dinosaurs/ https://learnbright.org/lessons/science/fossils/ What you will learn in Extinct and Endangered Animals for Kids: 0:00 Introduction to what "extinct" and "endangered" mean 1:36 What causes extinction 2:23 Main reasons extinction occurs: natural occurring 3:15 Main reasons extinction occurs: human interaction 4:02 What endangered means and examples of endangered animals 5:20 Ways to help protect endangered animals 5:50 Review of the facts Thank you for watching and learning with us! We’re constantly releasing new content and videos, so click that “Subscribe” button and you’ll get notified. Find and Follow Us Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnBright/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/LearnBrightEducation Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/LearnBrightEducation YouTube: @LearnBright Website: https://learnbright.org/ *Teachers and Parents! Did you know? In addition to these great videos, we have also created a library of high-quality and engaging lessons for your elementary aged student(s). Visit us, sign up for a free account, and instantly you'll have access to thousands of lesson plans, learning materials, teaching instructions, activities, and assignments that your kids will really enjoy! We hope to see you soon! Browse our entire collection of Science lesson plans: https://learnbright.org/lessons/?filter_subject=science #Extinction #EndangeredAnimals