3.4.7 Conservation Practices

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3.4.7 Conservation Practices

• L.O to describe ways to conserve species
• to list advantages and disadvantages of these
  practices

These are all Extinct in the Wild (EW) on the
IUCN Red List. Stages are Least Concern gt Near
Threatened gt Vulnerable gt Endangered gt Critically
Endangered gt Endangered in the Wild gt Extinct
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Why Conserve?

• Match the reason to the description for
  conservation

Reason Description
Aesthetic Some people think all species have a right to survive
Ecological Provide humans with useful products such as food, materials and medicines
Economical People enjoy exploring and admiring diverse ecosystems
Ethical To maintain the complex relationships between species (interdependence)
Practical Zoos and safari parks attract tourists
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Ways to Conserve Species

• How could you conserve
• Animals?
• Plants?
• Fish?
• Whales?
• Extension Can you think of one method for all of
  them?

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