What species are going to be extinct and why answers com?

According to answers.com, the following species are at risk of extinction:

* African Elephant: poaching for ivory and habitat loss

* Amur Leopard: poaching and habitat loss

* Black Rhinoceros: poaching and habitat loss

* Blue Whale: whaling and habitat loss

* Chimpanzee: habitat loss and hunting

* Giant Panda: habitat loss and poaching

* Gorilla: habitat loss and hunting

* Green Turtle: hunting and habitat loss

* Hawksbill Turtle: hunting and habitat loss

* Javan Rhino: poaching and habitat loss

* Leatherback Turtle: hunting and habitat loss

* Lion: habitat loss and hunting

* Orangutan: habitat loss and hunting

* Polar Bear: climate change and hunting

* Snow Leopard: poaching and habitat loss

* Sumatran Elephant: poaching and habitat loss

* Sumatran Orangutan: habitat loss and poaching

* Sumatran Tiger: poaching and habitat loss

* Vaquita: bycatch (accidentally caught in fishing nets)

These are just a few of the many species that are facing extinction. It is important to take action to protect these animals and their habitats if we want to ensure their survival.