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Saving Endangered Animals (p. 129)


Step 1. Questions

Peregrine falcons are not the only animals that have come back from near extinction. Preservation efforts have helped grizzly bears, bald eagles, and Canadian geese. Other animals, however, are still endangered and could become extinct.

Write a report about animals that are in danger of extinction. To do this, you will need to research endangered animals and how we can save them. Here are some questions to guide your research:
  • What are some endangered or threatened animals?
  • How have some animals been saved from extinction?
  • What law protects endangered and threatened animals?
  • What can be done to keep animals from becoming extinct?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the boxes.

You may use search engines to research other Web sites. Or research endangered species at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Kids' Planet: Species Animal Fact Sheets
This is an excellent source of information on animals that are endangered or threatened worldwide. Click on the name of an animal that interests you. You will find facts about the animal's history, threats to its survival, and its current status. This site comes to you from the environmental group Defenders of Wildlife.
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Endangered Species
This Web site has plenty of information about endangered species and how they came to be endangered. Be sure to click on LAWS THAT PROTECT ENGANGERED SPECIES. Also, click on WAYS YOU CAN HELP ENDANGERED SPECIES to learn how you can lend a hand!
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Endangered Means There's Still Time
The National Conservation Training Center offers this slide show about endangered species and how people are trying to save them. Click on NEXT to start the slide show. While you're reading, think about things that you can do to save endangered species!
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