Download ENDANGERED SPECIES

BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
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Invasive Species
“BOLO”
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Endangered
Species “WANTED
POSTER”
Biodiversity Hotspot
“FACTSHEET”
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Procedure:
1. Choose to study either an Endangered Species (ES), an Invasive Species (IS), or a
Biodiversity Hotspot (Hotspot)..
2. Make a GLOG (Graphic Poster) of your choice at www.glogster.com.
3. Make your Glog or poster available in class for sharing.
4. Be prepared to summarize your poster and answer questions about it.
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Requirements Checklists
(Choose and check below the type poster you will complete. Then follow the req’s.)
Endangered Species (ES):
Invasive Species (IS):
Biodiversity Hotspot (Hotspot):
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Choice
#1
Endangered Species (ES) Wanted Poster:
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(Check when done.)
http://www.iucnredlist.org/ [Choose the Amazing species box]
http://www.zsl.org/conservation/regions/ [choose a region or ecosystem]
Species: ____________________________________
* Research and Choose an ES. ___ Write its name above.___
*Provide pictures ___
*Provide common and scientific names for your ES. ___
*Provide classification (DKPCOFGS) ___
*Provide important/interesting adaptations ___
*Provide a map that illustrates its original and current ranges: all places where is it
found. (Include latitude and longitude on the map.) ___
*Describe its habitat needs, including its niche. ___
*Describe how it is specially adapted to its niche. ___
*List ALL of the benefits of biodiversity. ___ Explain any specific category to which
your ES provides special value. ___
*Give its LEVEL of population concern (Red List status): ___ AND EXPLAIN the
reasons for decrease in its population. ___
*Explain the conservation efforts that have been made to save this ES. (List national and
international laws) ___ What else should be done? ___
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Choice
#2
Invasive Species (I.S.) BOLO: __ (Check when
done.)
http://www.invasive.org/
http://www.invasive.org/species.cfm
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/animals/main.shtml
Species: ____________________________________
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*Research and Choose an I.S. Write its name above.___
*Provide pictures ___
*Provide common and scientific names for your I.S. ___
*Provide classification (KPCOFGS) ___
*Provide important characteristics ___
*Provide a map that illustrates its native and non-native ranges - all places where is it
found.. Clearly distinguish the difference between the two areas on your map. ___
-Include latitude and longitude on the map. ___
*Describe its habitat needs, including niche. ___
*Explain its impacts. (Problems it causes for other organisms and humans). ___
*Explain the efforts that have been made to eradicate it from its non-native ranges.
(Include national/international laws). ___ (What are its native predators?) ___
*List ALL of the benefits of biodiversity. Explain any specific category to which your
ES provides special value. ___
*Forecast the future impact of your I.S. ___
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Choice
#3
Biodiversity Hotspot (Factsheet): __
(Check when done.)
http://www.biodiversityhotspots.org/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/hotspots/index.html
Hotspot: ______________________________________________
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*List ALL of the benefits of biodiversity ___
*Name the specific hotspot ___ AND
*Provide a map that illustrates the Hotspots’ location. ___
Include its latitude and longitude on the map. ___ Include its political boundaries ___
*Name its biome type ___; describe its climate ___ AND describe the dominant plant
and animal types. ___
*Estimate the number of endangered, threatened, and extinct species in the hotspot ___
*List and Picture at least 2 important/interesting endemic species ___
*Provide details about one especially interesting animal AND one plant species ___
- include population numbers and level of concern ___
*Explain the threats to the ecological integrity of the hotspot ___
*Explain the history that let to this spot being designated a “hotspot” ___
BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
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BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
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Wanted: Mountain Gorilla
Common Name:
Scientific Name:
Mountain Gorilla
??????????
IUCN Red List classification:
Number Remaining in Wild:
????????????
???
Threats to survival:
Habitat ________
Disease (from humans)
War/Political Instability
Distribution (Range) of Population:
Continent and Biome:
? and ?
Countries & Specific Areas: Verunga National Park, ?
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URE
OF
Mature Male weighs ___ pounds; __ x SPECIES
stronger
professional football player
HERE
Jan, 2011: 5 Park rangers killed in gunfight with
military in Verunga National Park
Other Interesting Facts:
Recent News:
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BOLO
Invasive Species
BE ON the LOOK OUT for:
Common Name:
Scientific Name:
Wild Boar
?
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Range of Origin (where originally found):
Continent and Biome:
Countries & Specific Areas:
Wild Boar
Invasive Range:
IMPACTS/PROBLEMS:
CONSERVATION METHODS USED:
BIODIVERSITY PROJECT
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Biodiversity Hotspot
Factsheet:
California Floristic Province
Benefits of Biodiversity:
Biodiversity provides…
Location (Continent & Countries):
Number of Species Endangered:
Number of Species Threatened:
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Important Endemic Species, Risk Levels, Numbers remaining:
Species
Level of Concern
Current Populations
Plant:
Animal:
Number of Extinct Species:
Threats to Integrity of Habitats:
History & Justification for Designation:
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