1. How do our consumption patterns affect global environmental issues and in particular global species extinction?
2.  Now let’s take a closer look at biodiversity and species endangerment in your own backyard. Visit the Endangered Species website of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at: https://www.fws.gov/endangered/
   Select the state you live in and scroll down to see the animals and plants that are threatened or endangered there. Now, select one species to research further:

1. 1. What is the importance of this species? For example, how does it contribute to its ecosystem? What ecosystem services does this species provide or contribute to?
   2. What are the major threats to this particular species?
   3. What conservation efforts have been made to protect this species? Do you think these efforts effectively address the threats? Why or why not?

For (2), please select a species not previously covered by one of your classmates or add on to what your classmates have discussed with new insights. Post your response using the species you selected as header for your post!