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Journey of Discovery - Earth Story
Objectives• ToinvestigatetheimpactthathumanshaveontheotherinhabitantsofplanetEarth
• Toexplorethewaysthatwecantakeactiontodaytohelpcarefornature.
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How do we influence the places animals live?
- At home in our back yards?
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- In the forests and oceans?
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What are the meanings of the following terms?
- Rare
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- Endangered
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- Extinct
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Whenconditionsinthewildchange,animals’characteristicscanwork
againstthem,astheanimalsdon’thavetimetoadapttothethreat.
Forinstance,kiwiareflightless,andcan’tescapefromthepredators
thathavebeenintroducedtoNewZealand.
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One of the major reasons for animal endangerment is habitat loss. Take action to help these amazing animals, by choosing FSC sustainable wood and paper products. Make the right choice and you are helping to protect their wild homes!
ThesearesomeofNewZealand’sextinctandendangeredanimals.
What are the main reasons for animal endangerment in New Zealand? What can you do to help?
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AtWellingtonZoowehousearangeofendangeredanimalspeciesfromcountriesandhabitatsall
overtheworld.
Can you name four or five different species and consider the reasons for their endangerment?
1.Species:______________________Endangeredbecause:______________________________
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2.Species:______________________Endangeredbecause:______________________________
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3.Species:______________________Endangeredbecause:______________________________
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4.Species:______________________Endangeredbecause:______________________________
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5.Species:______________________Endangeredbecause:______________________________
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