100 Heartbeats

Earth is home to innumerable species of animals. Many of these animals are endangered. These species have become endangered naturally or by humans. Humans have caused an enormous impact on the environment for many years which has caused damages to the ecosystem. Although saving these animals is an option, it will take everyone’s effort and determination to make it happen. The book 100 Heartbeats by Jeff Corwin tells the stories of animals that are endangered due to either human or natural reasons, and what is being done to save the animals from extinction. Even though saving species requires everyone’s effort, it should be a priority of all people, due to the fact that Earth is losing many species everyday because humans destroy many animal habitats. In 100 Heartbeats by Jeff Corwin,

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