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BIODIVERSITY PROJECT YOU choose… Invasive Species “BOLO” QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Endangered Species “WANTED POSTER” Biodiversity Hotspot “FACTSHEET” QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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): ___ ___ ___ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Choice #1 Endangered Species (ES) Wanted Poster: ___ (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? ___ QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. BIODIVERSITY PROJECT YOU choose… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BIODIVERSITY PROJECT YOU choose… 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: ____________________________________ Qui ckTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see thi s pi cture. *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. ___ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: ______________________________________________ QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. *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 YOU choose… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BIODIVERSITY PROJECT YOU choose… 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, ? QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOLO Invasive Species BE ON the LOOK OUT for: Common Name: Scientific Name: Wild Boar ? QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Range of Origin (where originally found): Continent and Biome: Countries & Specific Areas: Wild Boar Invasive Range: IMPACTS/PROBLEMS: CONSERVATION METHODS USED: BIODIVERSITY PROJECT YOU choose… Biodiversity Hotspot Factsheet: California Floristic Province Benefits of Biodiversity: Biodiversity provides… Location (Continent & Countries): Number of Species Endangered: Number of Species Threatened: QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. 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: QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. QuickTime™ and a d eco mpres sor are nee ded to s ee this picture.