Tasmanian tigers, called thylacines, are extinct, which means there are no more alive anywhere. They disappeared mainly because people hunted them a lot and killed them for being seen as a threat to sheep. At the same time, forests were cleared to make farms, so the thylacines lost much of their home. Some scientists also think disease may have made things harder for them. The last known thylacine died in 1936 in a zoo in Hobart, Australia. They looked like a striped dog, but they were actually a marsupial, related to kangaroos. Today scientists study old bones and pictures to learn about them and to help protect other animals.

Dodo birds are extinct. That means there are no dodos left anywhere in the world. They lived on a small island called Mauritius and they could not fly. A long time ago, people came to the island and brought animals like dogs, rats, and pigs. These animals hunted the dodos and ate their eggs. Because the dodos couldn't fly, they couldn't escape. Their forests were changed and there wasn't enough food. In a relatively short time, there were no dodos left. Scientists study their bones and old stories to learn about them. We can help other animals today by protecting them and keeping their homes safe.

Gray wolves in America became endangered because people hunted them a lot and took away the places they live. When forests and fields were cleared for farms and cities, wolves had less space to live and fewer animals to eat. Some people also harmed wolves to protect livestock. Today, laws protect them in many places, scientists study them to keep them safe, and people work to protect big natural areas where wolves can live. In some places their numbers are growing again, while in others they still need protection. If you ever see a wolf, remember to stay away and never feed wild animals, and you can help by learning about them and supporting wildlife conservation.

Good question! Not all camels are endangered. The camels that people keep as pets or work animals aren’t endangered, but a wild kind of camel is in danger. Here’s why:

• Their desert home is getting smaller when people build roads, farms, and mines.
• Droughts and climate change make it hard to find water and food.
• Sometimes people hunt or scare them. Because of these problems, only a few thousand wild camels are left. People are trying to protect them by making safe places and laws. You can help by learning about camels and supporting conservation.

Hi there! Let’s learn about the endangered pangolin. A pangolin is a small animal covered in hard scales, kind of like a little armored ball. They live in forests and are shy creatures that like to eat ants and termites. Sadly, pangolins are endangered, which means there are only a few left because people sometimes catch them or take their homes away. We need to help protect pangolins so they can be safe and keep living happily in nature!

Hi! Some penguins are endangered, which means there aren't as many of them as there used to be. This happens because their homes, like the ice and ocean where they live and find food, are changing and sometimes getting smaller. Things like pollution, too much fishing, and climate change can make it hard for penguins to have enough food and safe places to live. So, people try to help by protecting their homes and keeping the ocean clean!