* Learn about local endangered species and the threats they face.
* Read books, articles, and websites about endangered species.
* Watch documentaries and videos about endangered species.
* Talk to experts about endangered species.
Raise awareness
* Tell friends and family about endangered species.
* Give presentations about endangered species at school or in the community.
* Write letters to the editor of local newspapers about endangered species.
* Create posters, flyers, or brochures about endangered species.
* Develop a website or blog about endangered species.
Take action
* Donate money to organizations that are working to protect endangered species.
* Volunteer with organizations that are working to protect endangered species.
* Reduce your own consumption of resources, such as paper, plastic, and water.
* Recycle and compost.
* Choose products that are made from recycled materials.
* Support businesses that are committed to protecting endangered species.
Be a responsible pet owner
* Never buy a pet from a pet store or breeder that sells endangered species.
* Adopt a pet from a local shelter or rescue organization.
* Make sure your pet is spayed or neutered so it can't reproduce.
* Keep your pet indoors or on a leash when you're outside.
* Don't feed your pet wild animals.
Be a responsible gardener
* Don't use pesticides or herbicides that can harm wildlife.
* Plant native plants that provide food and shelter for local wildlife.
* Avoid planting invasive species that can crowd out native plants.
Be a responsible traveler
* Visit zoos, aquariums, and wildlife sanctuaries that are committed to protecting endangered species.
* Avoid activities that can harm wildlife, such as hiking in sensitive habitats or feeding wild animals.
* Support businesses that are committed to protecting endangered species.
By taking these actions, people of all ages can help protect endangered species. Together, we can make a difference.