Endangered, Extinct, and Invasive Species
Endangered, Extinct, and Invasive Species
Informational Signs
Humankind is precipitating a loss of species at an alarming rate. In fact, scientists estimate that we stand a good chance of losing 20% of the planet’s biodiversity by the year 2020. Most species endangerment or extinction is the result of human interactions, either directly through hunting or poaching, or indirectly through the destruction or degradation of habitat. After habitat loss and degradation, the next most damaging action is the deliberate or accidental introduction of harmful invasive species.
In this activity you are going to take a closer look at species that are considered invasive, endangered, or already extinct. You are going to create 3 separate signs – one for a specific species from each category.
The signs need to be typed. The pictures do not need to be in color. Overall, the posters should be stylish and appealing to the eye but should also convey LOTS of information.
“Help Wanted” Poster – Endangered Species
Name (common and scientific)
Status (threatened, endangered, critically endangered)
Population (past and present)
Description (physical description, niche) – be complete!
Habitat (location and description) – past/present map of distribution?
Reason the species is in trouble
What can be / is being done to save this species?
Picture(s)
“Missing” Poster – Extinct Species
Name (common and scientific)
Length of time it has been extinct
Description (physical description, niche) – be complete!
Habitat (location and description) where it used to live
Reason the species went extinct (must be as a result of humans)
Picture(s)
“Wanted” Poster – Invasive Species
Name (common and scientific)
Description (physical description, niche) – be complete!
Native location
Area invading
How was it introduced?
What type of damage does it do?
How can it be controlled?
Picture(s)
** Use these headings on your posters!! ** – It organizes the information presented.
You must site your sources for each sign!! – (list on the bottom, back, or another sheet)
These signs are due on Tuesday, October 25
Endangered
Javan Rhino **
Bluefin Tuna *
Florida Manatee **
African Elephant *
Golden Lion Tamarin
Giant Panda **
Black-footed Ferret *
Whooping Crane *
Northern Spotted Owl **
Blue Whale *
Western Lowland Gorilla **
Florida Panther
California Condor **
Leatherback Sea Turtle **
Black Rhinoceros **
Mantled Howler Monkey
Ocelot
Stellar Sea Lion
Snow Leopard *
Galapagos Penguin
Extinct
Passenger Pigeon **
Great Auk *
Dodo **
Dusky Seaside Sparrow
Eastern Elk
Heath Hen
Pyrenean Ibex *
Yunnan Box Turtle
Golden Toad *
Kangaroo Island Black Emu
Caribbean Monk Seal
Baiji Dolphin
Labrador Duck
Pig-footed Bandicoot
Haast's Eagle
Sea Mink
Quagga
Invasive
European Starling *
African Honeybee *
Nutria
Water Hyacinth
Japanese Beetle *
European Wild Boar
Asian Carp *
Kudzu **
Zebra Mussel **
Sea Lamprey
Cane Toad **
Argentina Fire Ant *
Brown Tree Snake *
Common Pigeon (Rock Dove)
Gypsy Moth
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Emerald Ash Borer **
Northern Snakehead *
Burmese Python *
Green Iguana
Spectacled Caiman
Mute Swan
Formosan Termite **
Helpful links:
Endangered Species:
endangered
Invasive Species:
Extinct Species:
midwest/Endangered/lists/extinct.html
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