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Short Answer
What might cause a species to become endangered? What might be the role of conservation in preventing the extinction of species? Why might it be important to try to prevent the extinction of species?
Teaching Suggestion: These questions intend to engender student interest in the conservation contexts of the novel—the theme of The Fragile Environment and the novel’s central symbol of the panther cub. It may be helpful to have a list of endangered species prepared ahead of time to help students identify any familiar animals that are endangered. You may also consider engaging the class in a discussion of the prerequisites for a species being officially labeled as endangered and the role of conservation in society today. Information from these or similar resources can help students develop additional context on the topic:
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