8. There are numerous organizations in existence that advocate to protect endangered species. Find out more about some of these organizations and choose one that interests you the most. Identify their mission, goals, conservation efforts and any other relevant information that you find.
9. List five plants and/or animals that have become extinct. Choose one to research further and discuss what factors have contributed to their extinction.
10. In your opinion, do you believe that without man, species would or would not become extinct? Why should we be concerned about extinction?
9. Quagga, Tasmanian Tiger, Steller%26#039;s Sea Cow, Irish deer, Dodo bird.
Steller%26#039;s Sea Cow - Given the rapidity with which its last population was eliminated, it is likely that the arrival of humans in the area of its ecosystem was the cause of its extinction through hunting
10. Species would continue to go extinct without the influence of man. As ecosystems change and animals evolve competitive advantages, those not able to adapt become extinct. As ecosystems are being rapidly impacted by human activities, the sudden change is causing an increased pace of extinctions. This rapid extinction of species decreases diversity. Decreased diversity dramatically increases the risk that non-human factors, like disease, could throw an entire ecosystem out of balance and trigger mass extinction. 100% 1 Vote 0% 0 Votes