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In December, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) turned 50. It has rescued many animals and plants from going extinct extinct no longer existing (adjective) Dinosaurs have been extinct for about 65 million years. .

The ESA passed in 1973. A list of endangered and threatened species of plants and animals was made. Harming these species became illegal.

New Perspective

Before the ESA, the federal government encouraged the killing of certain species. It said it did so for "predator control." For example, from 1916 to 1933, thousands of coyotes were killed in the state of Oregon. The government did this to protect livestock.

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Lawmakers first discussed making a change in 1964. A committee investigated the issue. It warned that "times and social values change."

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It said, "For every person whose sheep may be [attacked] by a coyote, perhaps a thousand others [would] thrill to hear a coyote chorus in the night."

In 1970, more than 20 million people joined the first Earth Day actions, in support of environmental causes (see "A Growing Movement"). The next year, lawmakers introduced bills that would become the ESA.

Saved Species

The Kirtland's warbler wouldn't exist without the Endangered Species Act. It's a songbird. It nests on the ground beneath jack pine trees in Michigan and Wisconsin. The ESA directed government agencies to care for the trees and plant new ones. These agencies also started trapping cowbirds. The birds invade warbler nests.

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The Kirtland's warbler is a success story. It came back from a low of 167 pairs, in 1987, to about 2,300 pairs. It was removed from the endangered species list in 2019.

Today, governments and corporations are spending money to restore ecosystems ecosystem the living and nonliving things that make up an environment and affect one another (noun) The rainforest's ecosystem includes many unique plants and animals. . They spend billions of dollars a year. There's so much energy behind this global movement, the United Nations declared the 2020s the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. The work of saving species is only beginning.

A Growing Movement

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On April 22, 1970, more than 20 million people participated in the first Earth Day. It was one of the largest public demonstrations in U.S. history. People of all ages took part. They joined events at schools and community sites around the country. They showed their support for environmental issues, such as protecting wildlife.

According to the Library of Congress, the 1970s brought "growing public demand" for better environmental protections. In 1973, the Endangered Species Act passed unanimously in the U.S. Senate. That means no senator voted against it. And it passed in the House of Representatives by a big majority. The final vote was 345 to 4.

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In December, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) turned 50. It has rescued many animals and plants from going extinct. The ESA passed in 1973. A list of endangered and threatened species of plants and animals was made. Harming these species...

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An endangered species is a type of organism that is threatened by extinction. Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation.

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Six animals the Smithsonian has helped save from extinction

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Conservation efforts play an important role in bringing endangered species back from the brink.

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Earth is home to lots of wonderful wildlife. There are - over 8 million species of plants and animals that live on the planet. Sadly, many of these plants and animals are in danger of dying out. They are called endangered species. This means that there aren't many of them left in the wild. There are different reasons why species may become endangered. Most of them have to do with humans, such as pollution, overhunting, and the destruction of the home of plants and animals. Read on for an explainer on endangered species for kids.
There are different levels of endangered species. Some are at bigger risk of dying out than others. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a group of international scientists, keeps a list of these plants and animals. In this list, there are seven levels, and they range from Least Concern (almost no risk of dying out) to Extinct (species are gone forever). Today, there are more than 40,000 species on the list that are in danger of dying out, including tigers, dolphins, turtles, and some types of penguins. There are also many species that are already gone forever, including some types of rhinos, frogs, and dolphins.
If you like our endangered species guide for kids, check this out next: Why Are There Tuskless Elephants?
The IUCN's work is important because it tells us how well wildlife is doing. It tells us about the animals and plants that need our protection the most. From there, scientists can do more research on the best ways to protect them, and governments can set laws to do the same. These efforts have helped to save some animals from dying out. The best known example is the Giant Panda. When the Giant Panda became endangered in 1990, the Chinese government and scientists worked hard to save the species. They passed laws to protect the panda from hunters, and made sure to protect its habitat. Slowly, there began to be more giant pandas in the wild. In 2016 , the IUCN no longer considered the Giant Panda to be endangered, although it still needs our protection.

The story of the Giant Panda tells us that we do not have to lose hope for all endangered species. Being endangered does not mean the end for the species. They can also become less at risk if we take action. When governments, scientists, and people work together, we can help to save our wildlife.

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Endangered Species for Kids: What are Endangered Species? - Earth.Org Kids

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Earth is home to lots of wonderful wildlife. There are - over 8 million species of plants and animals that live on the planet. Sadly, many of these plants and animals are in danger of dying out. They are called endangered species. This means that there aren't many of them left in the wild.

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What is an endangered animal? Learn that many species are in danger of becoming extinct. How can we help?

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At WWF, we talk a lot about ‘endangered species.’ But what, exactly, does it mean for a species to be endangered? We break it down for you here.

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Tsunami facts: check out the mighty wave! - National Geographic Kids

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Check out these epic tsunami facts from National Geographic Kids! How do tsunamis form? And how big are they? Find out all about them in our tsunami facts...

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Kids learn about tsunamis including what causes them such as earthquakes, where they occur, why they are dangerous, and what happens during a tsunami event.

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Natural disasters, both on land and under the ocean, may cause deadly ocean waves called tsunamis. By the time a tsunami reaches shore, it has gained tremendous size and…

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Project the infographic as students follow along in their magazines.

Prompt students to use the headline, subhead, and central image to identify the topic of the infographic.

Ask: Is the purpose of the infographic to

explain something to you?

convince you of something?

tell you how to do something?

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How are they related to the central image? (They provide details about the main idea.)

Break students into groups to read each section of the infographic and discuss what they find interesting, surprising, or convincing.

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The very first Olympic Games were held 2,800 years ago in ancient Greece. Here's how this sporting event has changed since then.

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Every four years, athletes from around the world gather to compete in events such as sprinting, long jump, discus, snowboarding, and figure skating as part of the Olympics. Their prize? Bragging rights for their home country-plus, you know, a shiny gold medal. Winners didn't always get a medal, though. Victors in the earliest Olympics won a crown of olive leaves.

READY, SET, GO!

The first known Olympics were held in the summer of 776 B.C. at Olympia, a site in southern Greece where people went to worship their gods. In fact, the Olympics were created in honor of ancient Greece's most famous god: Zeus, king of the gods. Athletes prayed to Zeus for victory and left gifts to thank him for their successes.

Worshipping Zeus was one of the few things the ancient Greeks agreed on. Divided into different city-states, or settlements, the Greeks were often at war with each other. But even in times of unrest, dueling city-states declared a truce so their athletes could take part in the Olympics. But unlike today's games, only men were allowed to compete-and they did so naked!

Many events, including sprinting and wrestling, are still part of the modern games. Other sports such as chariot racing are history. Here's another one that's long forgotten: Called the pankration, the event was known as the ultimate fighting sport. There were no weight classes, no time limits, and only two rules: no biting and no eye gouging. Ouch! Competitors fought until one gave up or died. Hm ... wonder why this sport disappeared?

TAKING HOME THE GOLD

The Romans eventually banned the Olympics in A.D. 393, after Rome conquered Greece in the second century B.C. But the games were revived in 1896 in Athens, Greece, and have been celebrated every four years since. And in 1924, the Winter Olympics were added to showcase chillier sports such as cross-country skiing, speed skating, and ice hockey.

Today thousands of athletes from hundreds of countries all over the world compete for the gold (or silver or bronze) in the summer and winter events. The modern Olympics aim to bring people from different parts of the world together and encourage friendly competition and peace among neighboring nations. Game on!
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Get the scoop on the history of the Olympics.

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This summer, world-class athletes will sail down the Seine. That’s the river that winds through Paris, France. The city will host the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Games begin on July 26. The opening parade will take place on the Seine.…

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The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are finally happening in Japan, a whole year after they were meant to take place! Are you excited, gang?! Let's celebrate this astonishing event, by taking a look at ten top facts about the Olympics...
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Don't miss the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on your screens from Friday 23rd July to Sunday 8th August.

Facts about the Olympics...

1. The first Olympic Games took place in 776BC

The original Olympics began as part of an Ancient Greek festival, which celebrated Zeus, the Greek God of sky and weather. The whole competition lasted for up to six months, and included games like wrestling, boxing, long jump, javelin, discus and chariot racing.

2. In 393 AD, the Olympic Games were cancelled and didn't start up again for over 1,500 years!

Emperor Theodosius I, a Roman ruler, banned the Greek Olympics due to the religious element of the celebration. He considered the Olympics to be a pagan festival, which had no place in his Christian country.

So, that was the end of the Olympics until 1896, when a man named Baron Pierre de Coubertin started a revival of the Games. He called this new event the ' modern Olympics' - and it's still going today!

3. The Olympic torch is a reminder of the Games' Greek origins

In ancient times, a flame burned throughout the Games as a tribute to the goddess, Hestia. Since 1928, this tradition has continued in the modern Games, but instead of an altar, the flame burns in a special torch.

The torch flame is always lit by the sun in Olympia, Greece, as this is where the first Greek Games was held. Then, it's passed from torch to torch in a massive international relay that ends in the host city - wow! New torches are designed for each Olympics, and several thousand copies are made. It's a great honour to become a torchbearer, and lots of inspiring people get a turn each time.

DID YOU KNOW?
Lit Olympic torches have flown on planes, stayed alight underwater, and scaled Everest! Some unlit torches have even gone into space, too. Amazing!

4. The first Summer Olympic Games had just 14 participating countries

Teams from 11 European countries originally joined those of Australia, Chile, and the at the first host city, Athens. Now, more than 200 countries compete in the Olympics each year!

5. The Olympic symbol was designed to include everyone!

The Olympic rings were first produced in 1913, from a design created by the Games' modern founder - Baron Pierre de Coubertin! Their five colours (along with the white backdrop) reflect colours found on the flags of all participating nations, so everyone is represented. The overlaps also represent international cooperation, and the coming together of athletes from all over the world - cute!

6. Motor boat sailing, hot air ballooning, and tug of war all used to be Olympic sports!

Over time, different sports and events are voted into (or out of) the Olympic Games. Some disappear, then return (like golf, or rugby), while others (like running deer shooting, or duelling pistols) go out of fashion forever - thankfully!

DID YOU KNOW?
Four new sports are making their debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Look out for skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing, and karate!

7. The first Winter Olympic Games were held in 1924, in a different city to the Summer Olympics.

At first, the Winter Olympics took place in the same year as the Summer ones, but organisers soon realised that it made more sense to hold them in different years! As a result, the Winter Olympics now occur two years after the Summer Olympics. Nice!

8. From 1921-1948, artists participated in the Olympics too

In these games, painters, sculptors, architects, writers, and musicians all took part! They competed for medals by creating works of art, that often celebrated the sporting successes going on at the same time. While artists stopped officially competing in 1948, many still design posters and other merchandise for the Games today!

9. Until 1912, first-place Olympic medals were made of solid gold!

Possibly one of our favourite facts about the Olympics! Sadly though, it's no longer the case. Recent Games have given out around 5, 000 bronze, silver, and gold medals in total - that's a lot of metal! So instead of being created from solid gold, the heavy first-place medals are now covered in 6 grams of it.

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At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, medals will contain parts of old electronics, in an effort to make the Games more sustainable. Japanese citizens are donating these materials by recycling their old devices - cool!

10. The modern Olympic Games aren't just about sporting glory - they're about making friends, too!

While competitive spirit is important, the Games are also about international cooperation. They're a great chance for people from countries around the world to meet up and get to know each other! For the 16 days of competition, athletes from all sports, religions, nationalities and cultures live and work together - and they often leave as good friends. Aww!

Did you enjoy our top ten facts about the Olympics? Let us know by leaving a comment!

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10 facts about the Olympics! - National Geographic Kids

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Find out our ten top facts about the Olympics! We check out their amazing history, discover super sports, and learn much much more...

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Iconic moments from Summer Olympics history | CNN

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The Summer Olympics have provided us with many unforgettable moments over the years. Most of them are record-breaking performances and phenomenal displays of athletic skill. But some also transcended sport.

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From arcades to the palm of your hand, video games have transformed the way we play.

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Playing video games can be a fun way to unwind or spend time with friends. In schools, teachers use games like Minecraft to encourage teamwork and critical thinking.

But for some players, gaming is an unhealthy habit. At night, they are glued to a screen. Schoolwork suffers. The video-game world seems a friendlier place than the real one.

Mental health experts have taken notice. In June, the World Health Organization (WHO) added gaming disorder to its list of diseases and health conditions. A person may have the disorder if gaming has damaged his or her relationships with family and friends, and if it has affected his or her daily activities.

Not all experts agree that excessive × excessive BETSIE VAN DER MEER/GETTY IMAGES more than what is usual, proper, or healthy (adjective) My mom drinks excessive amounts of coffee. gaming should be called a disorder. They say people hooked on video games may be suffering from other mental health problems. These should be treated first.

Others think WHO made the right call. Psychiatrist Clifford Sussman treats gaming addiction. He says kids often have feelings of anxiety × anxiety HIGHWAYSTARZ-PHOTOGRAPHY/GETTY IMAGES a feeling of uneasiness or worry (noun) Spelling tests give me anxiety. . They get angry when a parent pries them from a device. "It becomes a self-destructive activity," Sussman told TIME for Kids.

Taking Back Control

What makes video games addictive? Playing excites the brain's reward center. After a while, the brain becomes numb to pleasure. You feel bored without a controller in your hand. So you play even more.

Sussman advises tracking how long you play. He says you should take at least an hour-long break after every hour of play. The brain needs time to recover.

Young gamers who think they might have a problem should ask an adult for help. Sussman suggests you first answer a simple question: "Are you in control, or is the game in control?"

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Tsunamis are just long waves - really long waves. But what is a wave? Sound waves, radio waves, even "the wave" in a stadium all have something in common with the waves that move across oceans. It takes an external force to start a wave, like dropping a rock into a pond or waves blowing across the sea.

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10 Easy Things You Can Do to Save Endangered Species - Endangered Species Coalition

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1. Learn about endangered species in your area. Teach your friends and family about the wonderful wildlife, birds, fish and plants that live near you. The first step to protecting endangered species is learning about how interesting and important they…