Preface

According to the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN), endangered species are those categorized as very likely to become extinct in their own native ranges in the near future. Per various reports, thousands of species are lost every year, and their numbers continue to increase annually at an alarming rate. As such, this book provides a comprehensive report of endangered animal and plant species. Some of the endangered animal species discussed include Chinese pangolins, Pompa cats, and Galapagos pinnipeds (sea lions and fur seals). Endangered plant species examined include dragon blood trees and plants native to Hawaii. I hope readers will find this book a useful resource for enhancing their knowledge of endangered species.

#### **Dr. Mohammad Manjur Shah**

Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, Nigeria

Section 1
