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BIO 280 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Extinction and
Invasive Species Presentation (2 PPT)

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Resources: Ch. 6–10 of Fundamentals of Conservation Biology, the
Internet, and the University Library
Prepare a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint® presentation of
vital information on the endangered species your Learning Team
selected in Week Two.
Include the following elements in your presentation:
 Describe your endangered species and include images or charts
illustrating the species and its peril. Explain why this species is
endangered and what extinction threats it faces.
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Describe invasive species and explain the role of invasive
exotics in threatening your endangered species.

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Describe at least one prehistoric mass extinction event and at
least one historical extinction with parallels to the extinction
threats facing your species. Compare the past extinctions with
the current extinction threat facing this endangered species. In
your comparison, address discrepancies between rates of
extinction, estimated population sizes and geographic
distribution before extinction, and probable causes of extinction
for the current threat and past extinction events.

Cite at least five references, including at least two scholarly sources.
Format your references slide consistent with APA guidelines.