Endangered Species

An Internet Scavenger Hunt Endangered Species

http://www.epa.gov/espp/coloring/especies.htm • 1. What is the difference between “endangered” and “threatened”?

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/ • 2. Name one bird, one mammal, and one reptile that are considered endangered in Mobile County.

http://www.worldwildlife.org/home-full.html • 3. What does the World Wildlife Fund protect the future of? (Hint: try “about wwf” under Who We Are)

http://www.endangeredspecie.com/ • 4. Explain two causes of endangerment.

http://www.endangeredspecie.com/ • 5. How many endangered species are there in Alabama? How many are plants and how many are animals?

http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php#http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php# The last five questions deal with the manatee, found in Florida as well as Alabama. 6. Manatees are herbivores. What kinds of plants do they eat?

http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php#http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php# • 7. What temperature water do manatees prefer?

http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php#http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php# • 8. Name three significant threats to the manatee.

http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php#http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php# • 9. What are the two closest living relatives to the manatee?

http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php#http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/manatee.php# • 10. What is the approximate length, weight, and lifespan of a manatee?

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Endangered Species