How have people adapted to their environments http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Na9-jV_OJI&feature=player_embedded

HIPPO (reasons why species becomes endangered) Habitat Loss Invasive Species Pollution Population Growth Overconsumption

Habitat Loss Destruction of natural habitat for farming, Palm Oil in Indonesia.

Invasive Species Accidental introduction of brown tree snake to Guam.

Pollution Build up of toxins in the environment Biological Magnification

Population Growth (Humans) The human population of the world is approaching 7 billion people.

Over-consumption We are depleting our natural resources. Overfishing Overgrazing

So What Can We Do????

Informed Involved In Focus The 3 I's

What Can You do?

Solutions Support environmental organizations.

Solutions Volunteer locally Riverside Brookfield Ecoclub

Solutions Be politically active

Solutions Be scientifically informed/literate

Solutions Live Modestly

Solutions Raise caring, concerned, offspring.

Solutions What are some of your ideas for solutions????

Species Survival Plan SSP Began in 1981 (Humboldt Penguin one of the first)

SSP 7 Major missions *1.Breeding program for wildlife facing extinction *2.Work with other organizations to ensure conservation strategies=protect habitat *3.Increase public awareness of conservation issues 4.Increase knowledge of species through research

SSP 7 Major missions 5.Train wildlife and zoo professionals 6.Develop technology for field conservation *7.Reintroduce captive bred wildlife into restored or secure habitat when possible

SSP Currently 113 species in SSP(was 161) most endangered/threatened also flagship species well known, strong public feelings

What are some of the things that a zoo does for SSP animals?

Design a family tree Maximum genetic diversity -Demographic Stability

Studbook Contains all Vital records(births, deaths, transfers, lineages) Breeding recommendations http://www.elephant.se/elephant_studbook.php?open=Elephant+breeding

Husbandry Manual Contains all the knowledge on caring for the animals in captivity Standardized

Reintroductions Reestablish healthy wild populations Success:black footed ferrets red wolves California condor

Brookfield Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Goeldi's Monkey

Brookfield Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species White Checked Gibbon

Brookfield Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Humboldt Penguin

Brookfield Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Okapi

Brookfield Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Black Rhino

Lincoln Park Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Chimpanzee

Lincoln Park Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Pygmy Hippo

Lincoln Park Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Orangutan

Lincoln Park Zoo Primary zoo for SSP species Guam Rail (remember Brown Tree Snake?)