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How to Learn About the Threatened & Endangered Animals of New Jersey

Man's continued growth and expansion has an unprecedented impact on the nation's wildlife and the habitats they depend on to live and breed. This is particularly evident in New Jersey, a state with incredible wildlife diversity, but also an exceptionally large population for its size. Of the 500 wildlife species found in the state, 73 are currently listed as endangered or threatened. Learn more about New Jersey's threatened and endangered wildlife at the websites of the state's Endangered and Nongame Species Program and the Conservation Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, two of the many partners dedicated to protecting these species for future generations.

Things You'll Need

Internet connection
Adobe Acrobat viewer (optional)

Instructions

The State of New Jersey
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  Launch the "State of New Jersey" official website (www.nj.gov).
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  Click "Departments/Agencies" in the upper right corner of the window.
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  Select "Environmental Protection" from the list of departments.
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  Click "Fish &Wildlife" on the left-hand navigator for the Department of Environmental Protection's website.
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  Click "Wildlife" on the left-hand navigator for the Division of Fish &Wildlife's website.
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  Select "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife - Species at risk NJ" under "Wildlife Information."
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  Click on the common name of each species to access a corresponding fact sheet. Fact sheets contain information on identification, habitat, and status and conservation.
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey
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  Launch the "Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey" website (www.conservewildlifenj.org).
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  Highlight "Out Species" in the top menu bar. Click "Field Guide."
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  Search for endangered or threatened species by common name, species name, group name or conservation status. Alternatively, click "List All Species" to display a list of all endangered, threatened or special concern status species.
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  Click on the common name of a species to access a corresponding fact sheet. Fact sheets contain information on identification; distribution and habitat; diet; life cycle; and current threats, status and conservation, as well as additional information, such as feature stories, if available.

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