Because Jamaica is located in the carribean, the island often expiriences hurricanes and tropical storms. The people of Jamaica build their houses on stilts, to prevent them from being engulfed by water during a storm. Jamaica's forests are also relatively intact, as the people of jamaica are very preservative and do not cut down alot of trees.
Jamaica's plant and animal species, however, are threatened. In 2001 four mammal species, seven bird species, and eight reptile species were endangered. Some of these species include the tundra peregrine falcon, homerus swallowtail butterfly, green sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, and American crocodile. The Caribbean monk seal, Osborn's key mouse, and the Jamaican giant galliwasp have all become extinct. Also, over 680 plant species are threatened in Jamaica.
Carribean Monk Seal (extinct)Jamaica's plant and animal species, however, are threatened. In 2001 four mammal species, seven bird species, and eight reptile species were endangered. Some of these species include the tundra peregrine falcon, homerus swallowtail butterfly, green sea turtle, hawksbill turtle, and American crocodile. The Caribbean monk seal, Osborn's key mouse, and the Jamaican giant galliwasp have all become extinct. Also, over 680 plant species are threatened in Jamaica.
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