THE NATURAL WORLD_INDEPENDENT LEARNING_ENDANGERED SPECIES_READING AND LISTENING PRACTICE

LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS AND READ THE TRANSCRIPTS AS WELL, ESPECIALLY THE ONE CALLED "ENDANGERED SPECIES INTRODUCTION".

Why should I care about endangered species?

 Let’s look at why we should save endangered species.

• Studies have found that unchecked deforestation and species extinctions will directly impact human well-being.
• Even little-known species can provide surprising benefits for humans, such as drugs that combat cancer.
• The benefits of protecting species may not be immediately evident, but the countless ecosystem services many animals and ecosystems provide make wildlife conservation worth the time and money.
• Get a glimpse into the lives of these endangered species.

https://www.fws.gov/endangered/ESDay/index.html