THE MOST 

ENDANGERED ANIMALS

IN WASHINGTON

By Josie

December 22, 2022

The state of Washington houses many dear animals

(and many deers for that matter)

Let's take a look at the most endangered ones before they vanquish forever!

HUMPBACK WHALE

This particular type of whale is also famous for its great acrobatic performances.

1

Scientific name: Megaptera novaeangliae

GRAY WOLF

Gray wolves live in a pack that consists of an adult breeding pair and their offspring.

2

Scientific name: Canis Lupus

PYGMY RABBIT

This small yet unique animal easily becomes stressed and scared.

3

Scientific name: Brachylagus idahoensis

LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLE

They can weigh as heavy as 220 lbs, and its length is almost 6 feet.

4

Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea

GRIZZLY BEAR

Grizzly bears are  known for their aggressive attitude.

5

Scientific name: Ursus arctos horribilis

WHITE-TAILED DEER

Surprisingly these deers are famous for their loud grunts.

6

Scientific name: Odocoileus virginianus leucurus

WOODLAND CARIBOU

Both genders of woodland caribou have velvety antlers.

7

Scientific name: Rangifer tarandus

NORTHERN SPOTTED OWL

The owl lives in old forests and preys on flying squirrels.

8

Scientific name: Strix occidentalis caurina

LYNX

It has poor eyesight and isn’t a good runner, but it can climb well.

9

Scientific name: Lynx canadensis

HORNED STREAKED LARK

These birds live in prairie and open coastal lands of Washington state

10

Scientific name: Eremophila alpestris strigata

But there is sadly many more species risking extinction

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