The Infinite Struggle Against Invasive Species in the Galapagos

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Direct Link: http://www.wired.com/2014/06/the-infinite-struggle-against-invasive-species-in-the-galapagos/

The Galapagos Islands provide some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world, and the islands have served as a hot spot for modern evolutionary theory, thanks to the work of Charles Darwin. However, the island's unique biodiversity is threatened by invasive species. This article delves into the struggle we face to preserve the species which are native to the islands.

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Subject(s): Science, English Language Arts, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: informational text, text complexity, Galapagos, invasive species, native species, endemic, biodiversity, Darwin
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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