You will be required to write a report on one animal about the topic below (minus those on the no-report list).
• The animal species must be from North America, found in the wild (no cats or dogs), and have its habitat in one of these Southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
• Your report should be at least 7 pages: 1 title page (include student name, animal name, and state–do not list these on the second page as well or points will be taken off), no less than 5 pages for the body of the paper, and no less than 1 page for citations/sources. Note: an extra 1 page can be included for pictures or graphics (optional), but it does NOT count as part of the seven pages. Additionally, DO NOT add pictures in the body of the report.
• The report must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, and typed in Times New Roman 12pt font.
• The report must be saved in Word format (not PDF).
• The citation page must use MLA format with at least 7 entries.
• At least 50% of your sources need to be published books, journals, or reputable print material (i.e. not websites). Note: e-books, e-journals, etc. are permissible
• Other websites used must be reliable and as high quality as possible (i.e. scientific institutions, university databases, reputable naturalists-i.e. not Wikipedia)
• Sources should be as recent as possible as many organisms get reclassified or have had new information discovered about them that contradicts the old.
• When discussing the habitat (as talked about below), you must include relevant information regarding your chosen species such as scientific and common names, diet, reproductive habits, social grouping, interaction with other species, natural habitat, etc.
• Attention: Plagiarism will NOT be tolerated and any submission of reports that were previously written and submitted for ENVR 200 or any other course will lead to a report grade of zero (F) and possible failure of the course (no exception).
REPORT TOPIC
– Select an animal species (wild) native to North America and found within the states of the SE region identified above.
– Select the specific SE state in which the animal species resides.
– Describe the habitat of the specieis within that state and how it functions (see the line above in the requirements).
– Identify a human-related issue impacting the animal species and its habitat. Describe the nature of the issue: i.e. development, deforestation, overpopulation, etc.
– What are implications if the issue does not change or improve?
– What measures are being taken at the local, state, and/or federal government level to to address the issue?
– Find an example (either within the state or elsewhere) of how the issue has been or can be addressed/resolved?
– NOTE: All of these components must be addressed in the report.
***Report #1 No-Animal List (these animals cannot be used in the report):
– Alligator
– Bald and American Eagle
– Beaver
– Bison
– Bobcat
– Bottlenose Dolphin
– Black and Brown Bear
– Black-Footed Ferret
– Blue Crab
– Copperhead Snake
– Carolina Wren
– Coyote
– Crocodile
– Elk
– Green Anole
– Grey Wolf
– Gila Monster
– Groundhog
– Jaguar
– Loggerhead Sea Turtle
– Manatee
– Monarch Butterfly
– Moose
– Mountain Lion
– Nine-Banded Armadillo
– Occlot
– Orca (Killer Whale)
– Praying Mantis
– Pronghorn
– Racoon
– Rattlesnake
– Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (RCW)
– Red Fox
– Reindeer
– River Otter
– Shark
– Skunk
– Spotted Salamander
– Turkey Vulture
– Whale
– White-Tailed Deer
