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| "To prevent habitat
destruction, we must learn to replace what we take from the earth and take only
those things from nature that nature is capable of giving without being
harmed."
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- Jim Carsella,
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Inch in a
Pinch
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"Hi, my name is
Inch in a Pinch. The reason I am in a pinch is because my home is being
destroyed! All the plants and animals of this world depend on people to make
sure the world stays healthy, so we can all continue to live here for a long,
long time. Come with me and I will show you all the places on our planet that
are in trouble and what you need to do to help. |
The single, biggest reason for the extinction, endangerment and
threat to the animals and plants on this planet is
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If we
want to stop this senseless destruction, before it is too late, we MUST start right
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| Our planet is covered by a number of different ecosystems.
Ecosystems are communities of plants, animals, and microbes interacting with
each other and their environment. Each ecosystem contains plants and animals,
as well as, geographical features that are unique. Dividing this planet's ecosystems into categories isn't easy.
For our travels, I have divided them into the following four:
Terrestrial,Freshwater, Marine, and Polar. |
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| Within each ecosystem there
are many different habitats. Come with me and together we will explore all of
these wonderful environments! Below is a list of the things we will learn about
each ecosystem. |
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A description
of the ecosystem |
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The various
habitats found within the ecosystem |
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The kinds of
plants and animals found in each habitat |
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What habitat
areas within the ecosystem are endangered |
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The reasons
these habitats are endangered |
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What needs to
be done to save these habitat areas |
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| "Before we start our
adventures, it might be a good idea to learn a little about ecosystems. The
four ecosystems are listed below. So, come on already! Click on one and let's
get started. We're running out of time!!" |
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