In the USA, more than 20 butterflies and moths are endangered.
What do you think is the main cause for the decreasing population of butterflies?
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Monarch Butterfly (2019) may soon be added to the endangered species list.(2019) List 4 facts about the monarch butterfly.Draw a picture of a monarch butterfly.
This is a great way to remember the causes for the decreasing populations of creatures on our planet:
The mnemonic HIPPO represents the five major causes of declining wildlife biodiversity:
H - Habitat Loss
I - Invasive Species
P - Pollution and Pesticides
P - Population Growth (human) and the Pet Trade
O - Over-hunting and Over-collecting
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Check out these resources on Endangered Species:
- Rhinos: A Webquest
- Polar Bears: A Webquest
- Elephants: A Webquest
- Leopards: A Webquest
- Giraffes: A Webquest