Endangered Species of North America

There are many endangered species in North America that are threatened by pollution, habitat loss, over-development and other man-made influences. Many animals that once thrived in the wild on the North American Continent are now threatened with extinction, and many endangered species have become almost extinct in their natural habitats. Beginning in 1973, the United States Interior Department, through the Fish and Wildlife Service, has been charged with protecting the habitat of endangered species and maintaining a list of endangered species. Read interesting facts about endangered species and see endangered species photos of animals in North America.