Endangered Species Assignment

Follow the following guidelines when researching an endangered species:

1. Subject

   When researching your plant or animal attempt to identify the species by:

   • Common Name - the name the species is most commonly known by.
   • Scientific Name - many research areas will supply this name along with the common name.
   
   
2. Description

   Provide a description of the species you have researched. Supply as much information as possible on:

   • What category is the species: animal, plant, tree, fish, marsupial, egg laying, tropical etc.
   • What does the species look like: provide a physical description, size, color, appearance and a picture.
   • What does the species eat: provide a description of eating habits and favorite foods.
   • Describe their breeding: do they lay eggs, how many young do they have, do they grow from seeds in the ground.
   
   
3. Environment

   Describe the environment that the species lives best in:

   • Country: In which country was your research based.
   • Plants: What type of ground does the plant or tree prefer.
   • Birds: Where do they live, where do they nest, are they migratory.
   • Animals: do they live above ground or underground, do they hibernate.
   • Insects: do they live in nests, fly, live underground.
   • Fish: Do the fish like warm water or cold water climates, do they live in shoals, on reefs.
   
   
4. Problems

   Describe why the species has become endangered. Has there been a loss or change in the environment, has there been a loss of food supply, is the species hunted or cultivated for food or for it's value or has it declined because of disease. There can be many reasons for a species to become endangered, some created and some because of a break-down in their life cycle.

5. Solutions

   What steps have been taken to protect the species. Have plans been made to improve the environment of the species or have they been moved to another environment. Are there breeding programs in place to increase population. Do you know of any organizations that have assisted in improving the environment of the species.

   
   
6. Summary

   Describe why you decided to study this particular Endangered Species. Add any items that you may have learned that haven't been included in other areas.

   
   
7. References

   Where did you find the information you have collected:
   Books, Video, Tapes, Computer, Research Facilities.