Christopher



__Name:__ Osprey __Scientific Name__: Pandion Haliaetus __Habitat__: Mostly in Maine, near the coast, large rivers, and large lakes. __Niche:__ Primarily near any aquatic environment such as a lake, river, or reserviour, it could not survive in a region such as a desert. It's wingspan is about 4 to 5 feet wide. __Why is this animal Endangered?__ Pesticides caused the birds declination in population, in 1950 they were approximately 500 nests found. Then in 1974 only 50 were found, they have rapidly decreased over time. __Conservation Efforts:__ Most trees have been planted to help conserve the Ospreys, and help them progress in growing. __How will the future ecosystem be affected if the species goes extinct?__ More fish would be alive which could grow another part of the food chain, but on the negative side many animals that eat them will be greatly affected if that is their main source of food. It could rapidly decrease many other species of animals, and the chain will go and go until there is nothing left.