2. I. What is an endangered species? A.Species in immediate danger of becoming extinct 1.Population is declining 2.Not able to replenish itself through reproduction

3. B.Approximately 17,000 species of plants and animals are endangered C.This includes: 1. ¼ of all mammals 2. 1 / 3 of all amphibians 3. 1 in 8 bird species

4. II. Who decides which species are endangered? A.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service B.International Union for the Conservation of Nature

5. III. Why should we save endangered species? A.When a species is lost it affects the entire ecosystem B.It affects the people who depend on it C.The world loses biodiversity

6. IV. What’s being done to save endangered species? A.Habitat preservation and restoration B.Laws against poaching C.Captive breeding D.Education