How do i adopt an endangered animal?

Question

I read this artical for helping the environment and one tip says i should adopt and endangered animal. Were do i have to go in order to adopt one?

Answer 1

Ummm you are going to need a licence for that...

I would go to a local animal shelter and get an abused animal and give it a home =)

if you adopt an endangered animal... then it serves no purpose... It wont be able to breed and make more... you wont be doing any good

Answer 2

I hope you realize you don't actually adopt it..it is more like "sponsoring" rather than adoption.  Look here for animal "adoptions":

Adopt a bat:

http://worldanimalfoundation.homestead.c...

Adopt a tiger:

http://www.adoption.co.uk/tiger

Adopt a gorilla:

http://www.gorillafund.org/support/adopt...

Adopt just about anything:

http://worldanimalfoundation.homestead.c...

Answer 3

try the WWF - world wildlife fund

and by way, by "adopt" they don't mean physically take the animal into your home and look after them...it means donating money so they can protect the animal in it's natural environment

Answer 4

It's not usually an option.  As one person said, you need either a license or permit of some kind.  I was priviledged for about 5 years to house a desert tortoise.  I inherited the permit, all I had to do was transfer it to my name so they knew the whereabouts of the creature.  He used to be housed at a nature center, and was used to being around people, especially children.  It was a fantastic experience for a naturalist to have, and he was so personable I will never forget him as long as I live.

Answer 5

well you can't really adopt an endanger animal but you can help them by this steps

Step 1

Find out what animals living near you are listed on the endangered species list (like i live in Canada so there are polar bears, and i'm telling the turth). Spend some time learning about the animals and what their preferred habitat is.

Step2

Contribute to nature reserves and other wilderness areas. Habitat preservation is one of the best ways to help protect endangered animals. You can donate money or volunteer your time helping the nature reserve preserve habitat.

Step3

Buy environmentally friendly goods. Choose non-toxic cleaners and lawn care items that won't pollute streams, rivers or oceans. Avoid any products that have been made from threatened or endangered animals. Buy foods and goods that are made from materials that do not harm endangered animals (or any animal) or their habitat. For example, look for organic chocolate, coffee or cotton clothing that is grown without cutting down rainforests or destroying habitat.

Step4

Join a local, national or global conservation organization. Some organizations focus on one particular endangered animal while others focus on broad efforts for all endangered species. You can "adopt" an animal through these organizations, which makes a great gift idea as well (this just means that you sponser an endanger animal).

Answer 6

strange request. adopt an animal form the wild....are you thinking clearly?