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 * Go to the following website and choose a species that is endangered (must have an “E” in the far right column). **

**You will create a wiki page of your chosen animal. The following information is required:**

Your name Common name of animal Scientific name, Nickname (ie: King of the Jungle)
 * Name: //(5 points)// **

What category is the species: fish, amphibian, reptile, mammal, marsupial, etc. What does the species look like: Provide a physical description and a picture What does the species eat: Provide a description of eating habits and favorite foods Describe their breeding: lay eggs, live birth, how many young, etc.
 * Description: //(10 points)// **

What countries/continents are they located? Historic range/current range Where do they live/nest? <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Are they migratory? <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Above or below ground? Do they hibernate? <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Predators or interspecies relationships?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Habitat: //(10 points)// **

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Why has the species become endangered: Loss or change in the environment? Loss of food supply? Are they hunted for food or value? Disease?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Problems: //(10 points)// **

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">What steps have been taken to protect the species? <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Have plans been made to improve the environment of the species or have they been moved to another environment? Are there breeding programs in place to increase population? Are there any organizations that have assisted in improving the environment of the species?
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Solutions: //(10 points)// **

<span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;">Include a list of your sources on the bottom of your page. Please include the names of the websites, author and exact URL addresses.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">References: //(5 points)// **