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Threatened with Extinction
More animal and plant species are decreasing in numbers
from year to year. Over time, these living things can
become extinct. These living things are said to be under the
threat of extinction or endangered.
The following are animals and plants that
are threatened with extinction.
dove orchid
slipper orchid
pitcher plant
rhinoceros
Rafflesia
kacip fatimah
Dugongs which mainly graze Marine life such as turtles Plants such as tongkat ali
on sea grasses in the shallow often die trapped in is exploited to produce
waters are threatened by fishing nets and trawls. ingredients for traditional
waterfront development. medicines.
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