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Governments, groups, and individuals work together to promote sustainable ecosystems. 1
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-seeks to understand and protect biodiversity. Need to: assess which species are most in danger of extinction and develop strategies to protect them. 3
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At risk means any native species that is in danger of becoming extinct or disappearing from a region. 4
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There are different levels of risk: 5
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The Karner blue butterfly is extirpated. The eastern prairie fringed orchid is endangered. The eastern Massasauga rattlesnake is threatened. The red-headed woodpecker is of special concern. 6
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Protecting Species in Human-Made Habitats Ex-situ conservation conserves species by removing them from their natural habitats In-situ conservation focuses on conserving species in their natural surroundings. 7
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Governments Protecting Endangered Species: 1. Endangered Species Act. 2. Establishing Protected Areas 3. Creating Action Plans to Restore Ecosystems 4. Preventing the Introduction of Invasive Species 8
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Station Rotation around the room Rules: Everyone is responsible for answering the question in their own notes Students should help other group members with questions if they do not understand the question Students do not move to the next station until told to 9
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