Another endangered species, the Yangtze Dolphin,is China's only fresh-water dolphin and is sometimes called' the panda of the Yangtze River'because it is so rare. Its numbers are decreasing for several resons including the pollution of the river and the fact that they are often caught and killed in fishermen's nets. Hunting in the past also played a role in rapidly reducing numbers. Education programmes have been set up but much more needs to be done to protect these animals.The tiger is a species under severe threat.In the 1950's, there were eight sub-species of tiger, but three are now extinct.All five remaining species are endangered and although they are protected, the total number of tigers worldwide has dropped to 5,000.Why is this?Tigers are killed by hunters because it is falsely believed that parts of the tiger's body are good for people's health.Another reason for numbers have decreased is the loss of the tiger's natural habitat.To save these beautiful animals, we need to stop illegal hunting and extend conservation programmes.
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