Basic Information on the Species: Latin Name, Where Is It Found

Endangered Species Research Paper

Identify an endangered or threatened species in the world that you would like to research. Then, research the following information below about your species.

Basic Information on the Species: Latin name, where is it found, current population size. Predators of this organism? Diet of organism?
Why is this species endangered? Describe each reason.
Are there any intrinsic characteristics that this species has that make it more susceptible to extinction? (ex: low reproductive rates, specialist, etc.)
Is this species endangered or threatened? What list(s) is the species on (List all you can find)? CITES? EPA? IUCN Red List? What does being on these lists mean?
What are the benefits of saving this species? Describe at least two (do not say there are none).
What are the negative effects of saving this species? Describe at least two (there are always negatives…don’t say there are none)

Format Requirements

Title Page (with your name, class, period, pic, and species name)
12-point font
Times New Roman or Arial
Double Space
Work Cited Page, MLA Citation (Cite within paper too)
Proper Grammar (Run Spellcheck and Proofread)

Rubric

Title Page (Has Name, Date, Period, Species Name, Pic) (2 pts) ______

Formatting (MLA and Following Rules) (2 points)______

Basic Information (4 points)______

Cause for Endangerment (2 points)______

Characteristics of the Endangered Species (2 points)______

Identification of List (2 points)______

Benefits of Species (4 points)______

Negative Effects of Saving Species (4 points)______

Total: 22 points______