The Pantanal is an amazing place.

Conservation is an ongoing effort. Areas like the Pantanal are rare, thanks to human carelessness. It is time we take time to care.

There are many things where you live, right here, that need care and protection. Humans are a danger to ecosystems around the world. Looking at the three topics of research in Brazil, you are going to think about the area where you live. Answer the questions carefully; you may need to do just a little research.

1. What mammals or reptiles are native to your home region (southern California -- or wherever you live) that are in danger of surviving in the wild? CA List

2. What areas are available for birds in Southern California? What birds like to come here? Is there a refuge anywhere?

3. Visit Coastal Conservancy and look at the list of wetlands. Select Los Angeles county on the map, and find all the wetlands you can in LA county. How many are there? Which of these areas have you visited? Why are these areas in danger? How many wetlands are there in Orange County? Be sure you are looking only at the WETLAND areas, not the watersheds.

You may have to click around a bit to find the answers. The map is interactive. There is also a link on the left where you can see a complete list of locations.

4. How old do students have to be to participate in an expedition through Earthwatch? http://www.earthwatch.org/education/student/scap.html How could an expedition benefit you, as a student?

5. Bonus Question: How can you contribute to conservation here at home?

 

Answer each question.

Send your answers to the teacher, directions will be provided in class. Be sure to type out your answers on a WORD document first, just in case your message becomes erased. You can copy it from there right into the email and send directly to your email to send.