Endangered Species: Test Your Understanding
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What is the single greatest threat to species around the globe?
What is an invasive species?
What international strategies are in place to protect endangered species?
Critical Thinking: Which environment would you expect to have the highest number of endangered spe-
cies: a desert island or a continental tropical rainforest? Why?
Critical Thinking: Could an endangered species ever be considered an invasive species? Why or why not?
Critical Thinking: How might designated parks or green spaces within urban environments help protect
native species in that area?
