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| What does endangered mean? |
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| What does threatened mean? |
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| Name 2 endangered species and tell how they became endangered. |
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gray wolves--killed by humans
spotted owl--loss of habitat and old growth forests
whooping cranes-- loss of wetlands
black-footed ferret-loss of their habitat
prairie dogs and tigers---illegal killing
manatee--human boat propellers
metalmark butterfly, green pitcher plant, cory cactus--people are over-collecting them |
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| Give 4 examples of an abiotic and what does abiotic mean? |
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| What does biotic mean and what are 2 examples? |
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| What is the main reason most species become endangered? |
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- Name 2 ways that wildlife biologist are working to save endangered species.
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- enforcing the Endangered Species Act
- Reintroduction of ferrets
- making refuges
- watching for changes in the ecosystems
- animal tracking with radios
- breeding programs
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| What are two species that were on the brink of being extinct, but are no longer ? |
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| How can we help endangered species? |
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- Learn as much as possible about endangered species in your area.
- Visit a National Wildlife Refuge or Nature Center to find out more information
- volunteer your help
- Don't buy species that have been taken from the wild
- Don't buy products made of threatened and endangered wild animals
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| Name 3 biotic (living things) from 3 different kinds of habitats. |
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| Name 3 non-living things (abiotic) that are found in three different habitats. |
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| What causes a forest habitat to change? |
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| How do habitat changes affect animals living in those habitats? |
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| How does a drought affect the habitat and the animals living there? |
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