{"id":44027,"date":"2025-06-17T17:48:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/choose-one-endangered-species-fish-and-wildlife-services-website-provides-a-list-of-all-endangered-and-threatened-species\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T17:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:48:36","slug":"choose-one-endangered-species-fish-and-wildlife-services-website-provides-a-list-of-all-endangered-and-threatened-species","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/choose-one-endangered-species-fish-and-wildlife-services-website-provides-a-list-of-all-endangered-and-threatened-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose ONE endangered species. Fish and Wildlife Services website provides a list of all endangered and threatened species."},"content":{"rendered":"

1\ufe0f\u20e3 Pick an Endangered Species<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Go to the Fish and Wildlife Service<\/strong> website and choose one species (animal or plant) from their endangered or threatened list.
You can pick a mammal, bird, insect, plant, or even an invertebrate.
\u27a1\ufe0f Tip: It\u2019s easiest to choose a species found in the United States<\/strong>, because more information is available under U.S. laws like the Endangered Species Act (ESA).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2\ufe0f\u20e3 Research and Describe the Species<\/strong> <\/p>\n

In this part of your paper, tell me about the species. Include:<\/p>\n

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  • Its scientific name<\/strong> <\/li>\n
  • Whether it\u2019s endangered or threatened <\/li>\n
  • A short summary that covers:\n
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    • Scientific classification (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) <\/li>\n
    • Closest living relative <\/li>\n
    • Where it used to live vs. where it lives now <\/li>\n
    • What kind of environment it lives in (habitat), what it eats, and how it reproduces <\/li>\n
    • How many individuals are left now vs. in the past <\/li>\n
    • Is its population going up, staying stable, or going down? <\/li>\n
    • What caused this species to become endangered? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n

      3\ufe0f\u20e3 Explain How It Got Listed and What\u2019s Being Done to Protect It<\/strong> <\/p>\n

      Find out:<\/p>\n

        \n
      • When it was officially listed as endangered or threatened <\/li>\n
      • Then, look for these four specific types of protections<\/strong>:\n
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        • Critical Habitat Designation<\/strong> <\/li>\n
        • Recovery Plan<\/strong> <\/li>\n
        • Habitat Conservation Plan<\/strong> (or similar, like Natural Communities or Candidate Conservation Plans) <\/li>\n
        • Safe Harbor Agreement<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u27a1\ufe0f If you don\u2019t find some of these plans, that\u2019s okay \u2014 but say clearly that you searched and could not find them.<\/p>\n

          Example:
          \u201cI searched multiple sources, but found no Critical Habitat Designation or Safe Harbor Agreement for this species.\u201d<\/p>\n

          \n

          4\ufe0f\u20e3 Discuss the Politics and Social Impact<\/strong> <\/p>\n

          Research how protecting this species affects people and politics. Include:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • How much money (if any) has been spent on protecting it <\/li>\n
          • Any laws or government decisions made to protect it <\/li>\n
          • Who is affected (like farmers, companies, local communities) <\/li>\n
          • Are there any public disagreements or political controversies about protecting this species?
            \u27a1\ufe0f If none exist, just say you looked and didn\u2019t find any. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n

            5\ufe0f\u20e3 Wrap It Up: Share What You Learned and What You Think<\/strong> <\/p>\n

            Finish your paper with a summary that includes:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Why this species is biologically important<\/strong>
              (e.g. it plays a key role in the food chain, or lives in a rare habitat) <\/li>\n
            • Whether the species has cultural or symbolic meaning<\/strong>
              \u27a1\ufe0f If not, say you checked and found none. <\/li>\n
            • Your personal opinion<\/strong>:
              \u27a4 Do you think efforts to protect this species are worth it? Why or why not? <\/li>\n
            • Your prediction for its future<\/strong>:
              \u27a4 What do you think will happen to this species in the next 100 years? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n

              6\ufe0f\u20e3 Use and List Your Sources<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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              • You need at least 4 sources<\/strong>. <\/li>\n
              • Make a bibliography page<\/strong> at the end (MLA style). <\/li>\n
              • You don\u2019t need in-text citations<\/strong> unless you quote someone directly. <\/li>\n
              • Do not use Wikipedia<\/strong> as a source. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                7\ufe0f\u20e3 Final Format Requirements<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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                • The paper must be at least 5 full pages<\/strong>, typed<\/strong>, and double-spaced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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