Key Points

1. Purpose of the Assignment

• The assignment focuses on biodiversity conservation and endangered species.
• Students must create an infographic and a written justification about a forgotten endangered species.
• The goal is to convince the public that the species should be protected.

Part 1 Infographic (Interpretation Board)

Objective

Create a public education infographic about an endangered species.

Word limit

250 words

The infographic should include

1. Species Ecology

• Where the species lives (distribution)
• What it eats (diet)
• Important biological or ecological characteristics

2. Threats to the Species

Examples:

• Habitat destruction
• Climate change
• Illegal hunting or wildlife trade
• Human activity

3. Why the Species Should Be Saved

Possible reasons:

• Ecological importance
• Role in the ecosystem
• Cultural or scientific value
• Contribution to biodiversity

4. Images or Figures

• High quality pictures of the species
• Maps or diagrams if useful

Design Requirements

• Slide size: 16:9
• Title font: minimum 35 pt
• Main text: minimum 18 pt
• Recommended fonts: Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman
• Save and submit as PDF

Top Left Corner Must Include

• Student Name
• Student Number
• Species Name
• Scientific Name

Part 2 Justification / Summary

Word limit

500 words

Purpose

Explain why your assigned species should be prioritized for conservation.

Possible discussion points

1. Ecological Importance

• Is it a keystone species?
• Does it maintain ecosystem balance?

2. Consequences of Extinction

• Impact on food chains
• Effects on biodiversity

3. Cultural or Social Importance

• Importance to local communities
• Cultural symbolism

4. Scientific or Environmental Value

• Importance for research
• Indicator of ecosystem health

Research Requirements

Your assignment must include:

• At least 2 peer-reviewed academic sources
• APA citation format
• In-text citations

Example:

Pangolins play an important ecological role in controlling insect populations (Smith, 2020).