Research One of the Endangered British Mammals on the List Below

Kesgrave Sixth Form: Environmental Studies

SUMMER HOME WORK 2012

‘ over the last decade some of

our most endangered

mammal species have bounced

back but many others continue

to decline’

www.ox.ac.uk/media/news_stories/2011/110926.html

This year’s State of Britain's Mammals report shows the past decade has held mixed results for some of our most distinctive species but conservationists are hopeful that past successes can guide future efforts.

Task I have a soft spot for mammals so your summer task is to research and produce an A4 information sheet on: one British mammal species that has been a success story and one British mammal species that still needs help.

Your information must include the following:

 Description of the species (including the Latin name)

 Distribution of the species

 The species habitat

 Background details and history of the species

 Conservation status and the threats that the species faced or faces

 Conservation methods that have been used / will be used

 Fully reference your work

Species choice:

Good news: Bad News:

Otter Hedgehog

Horseshoe Bat Scottish Wild cat

Water Vole Red Squirrel

Useful websites to get you started: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/15019859 http://www.ox.ac.uk/media/news_stories/2011/110926.html