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Social and environmental implications, human impact and its possible influence on vulnerable species are discussed. The what, how and why of the consequences of this problem.

Samuel Garcia

Lauro Rivera

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Sources:

National Geographic | Endangered Species | BBC Documentary (video)

National Wildlife Federation:

The text explains what endangered species are and the role of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in protecting them. It highlights the criteria used to list species as endangered or threatened, the importance of conserving biodiversity, and the protections provided by federal law.

World Wide Fund for Nature

Protecting species:

The WWF source shows what their efforts are to protect different species and what work they are doing to try to maintain and help different species that are in critical danger of extinction.

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Key vocabulary Related to Endangered Species

1. Endangered species

2. Threatened species

3. Critical habitat

4. Listed species

5. Candidate species

6. Extinction

7. Species protections

8. Habitat degradation

9. Take (includes harass, harm, pursue, etc.)

10. Breeding activities

11. Behavioral activities

12. Ecosystem

14. Habitat destruction

15. Over-consumption

16. Disease

17. Predation

18. Man-made threats

19. Regulations

21. Delisted species

22. Vital populations

23. Conservation success stories

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Sophisticated words:

1. Repercussion

2. Dilemma

3. Overcome

4. Akward

5. Egregious

6. Abysmal

7. Alarming

8. Devastating

9. Tackle

10. Feasible

Phrasal verbs:

1. Look up to

2. Figure out

3. Break out of

4. Hold on to

5. live up to

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Habitat Loss

Pollution

Overexploitation

Invasive Species

Ecosystem Disruption

Biodiversity

Sustainable Practices

Conservation Efforts

Community Engagement

Legislation