One with large patches of trees missing, slashed and burned to make room for livestock.
Now, picture a new Amazon. One with large patches of trees missing, slashed and burned to make room for livestock. As global temperatures increase and climate change continues, scientists believe another mass extinction could be on the way, wiping out thousands of species, particularly in this lush biome. Currently, many animals are endangered, or in danger of going extinct, in the Amazon rainforest. Today we'll look at examples of both animals and plants, causes of endangerment, and conservation efforts.