Biology- Endangered Species Project
Throughout the year we have discussed many relationships between organisms and the roles they play in the biosphere. Unfortunately, many of the organisms that we have learned about are in jeopardy of going extinct and have been placed on the Endangered Species List.
In this assignment, you will be responsible for learning about an organism that is endangered and finding out if there is any way that this organism can be saved. You will relate your research to the concepts learned in class and include the information & Pictures for the information below.
Please put all information in a Report folder with Prongs. USE Tabs to separate each numbered section. (7 total)
The following criteria need to be addressed:
1. Name of the organism
a. Both common & scientific (Genus & Species)
b. Picture of Organism
2. Characteristics of the organism
a. Geographic location
b. Physical characteristics
c. Solitary or social animal
d. Space the organism requires
e. Reproduction
o Seasonal or not
o How many born?
3. Population details
a. What is the current population size?
b. What ecosystem is the organism found in? Habitat?
c. What is the niche of the organism in the community?
d. Address the birthrate, death rate, immigration rate, and emigration rate
4. Why is the organism endangered?
a. Discuss the possibilities of:
o Habitat Destruction?
o Pollution?
o Human Impact?
5. What are the plans to save the organism? Is it possible?
a. Discuss the possibilities of:
o Breeding Programs
o Habitat restoration
o Habitat preservation
o Captive breeding programs- reintroduction into the wild
o What is the estimated increase or decrease of the population if these plans take place?
6. In your opinion, is it possible to save the organism?(300 Word Essay)
a. Typed
b. Double-spaced
c. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
d. Word count MUST be included at the end of the paper
7. A bibliography is required- use the proper format
a. Include pictures of the organism throughout the project
b. You must have at least 5 credible sources
o Wikipedia is not a credible source