THE ENDANGERED AND THREATENED ANIMALS OF AFRICA
Many animals of the continent of Africa are valuable resources and yet are
in danger of becoming extinct. I think a great way to see the tremendous
resource as well as the sad potential for disaster is to research many of those
species in an informal way. Only a small amount of research is involved and
most of the work can be completed at home. Use the school’s media center,
public library, classroom, and home resources. Complete the following
steps:
1. Choose an endangered animal of Africa.
2. Describe the animal in no more than two paragraphs. Include the
animal’s physical characteristics, habitat, lifespan, predators, reproductive
habits and reason(s) for its endangered classification. Finally, offer
solutions or theories as to ways that this animal can be saved. Write neatly
or word process.
3. Show the location of the species on a small map of Africa.
4. Sketch, computerize, or cut out a picture of the animal.
Data Collection
physical characteristics:
habitat:
location:
eating habits:
lifespan:
predators:
reproductive habits:
reason for endangerment classification:
solution to save: