Choose an endangered or threatened animal or plant species, and use the Internet to research what is currently being done to preserve it. What dangers is your chosen species subject to?

What will be an ideal response?


Figure 6-17 gives some examples of endangered and threatened animal species. Answers will vary based on the species that each student chooses.

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