Endangered Species

 

Interesting Facts     There are many endangered species across the entire world.  They could even be in our own backyard.  An endangered specie is an animal or plant that is in immediate danger of becoming extinct.  There are many causes of extinction of different plants, birds, mammals, and reptiles.  In addition there are many organizations working hard to save them.  Why should we study these animals?  Why should we look for ways to save them?  What might you be able to do?  Explore the following website.  http://www.endangeredspecie.com/

Now answer the following the questions in your spiral notebook. 

 

1.       Give three reasons it is important to find ways to save endangered species.

2.     Name five animals that are “at risk” in the Maryland.

3.     What are four things that you could do to assist in the fight to save endangered species?

4.     Define overexploitation.  What can be done to reduce it?

5.     How can the introduction of exotic species within a certain environment lead to the extinction of other animals?