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Endangered/Threatened Species of New Hampshire Project

There are many species in New Hampshire whose populations are in danger of extinction. You must select a species from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department website that is listed as endangered or threatened. If you would like to choose a plant species, choose from a list at the UNH Cooperative Extension site.

The project has 2 components:

1. A report with photos on the wiki. Your report should include the following (**put as headings):**
 * The **common name** and **scientific name** of the species.
 * A description of the **natural habitat** of the species. Identify **biotic and abiotic factors**.
 * **Niche**: diet, size of animal, housing requirements, climate requirements, relationship with other species (Predator/prey), food chain, how old are they before they reproduce, how many offspring and how often do they reproduce, when is the animal active: seasonally? Day? Night? Living habits, solitary? Group or pack animal? All basic biology and interesting facts.
 * **Why is this animal endangered/threatened?** What classifies a species as endangered or threatened? (give a definition)
 * What is the **current population size?**
 * What **conservation efforts** are underway? What is being done to save the species? Are the efforts working? What organizations exist to promote the preservation of this species?
 * · Accelerated Students: **How will the future ecosystem be affected if the species goes extinct?** Describe the habitat changes and flow of energy (food web) changes.

2**.** Research: Sources must be cited with a hyperlink. You must use at least 3 sources (not including Wikipedia).