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Chapter 57: Conservation Biology57.1 The new science of conservation biology is focused on conserving biodiversity. (Page 1228) http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/ecology/006/index.html Examine the following sections: Ecology/Human Impact/Biodiversity 4.309 Introduction 4.310 Overhunting Overview of the Biodiversity Crisis. (Page 1228) Species Endemism and Hotspots. (Page 1230) What’s So Bad About Losing Biodiversity? (Page 1232) 57.2 The extinction crisis is a result of many factors. (Page 1234) http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/espv2/data/diversity/009/index.html Examine the following sections: Diversity/Biodiversity/Species 5.24 Extinction 5.25 Destruction of Habitat 5.26 Overhunting 5.27 Elephants 5.28 Migration Factors Responsible for Extinction. (Page 1234) Habitat Loss. (Page 1236) Overexploitation. (Page 1239) Detrimental Effects of Introduced Species. (Page 1240) Disruption of Ecosystems. (Page 1242) The Perils of Small Population Size. (Page 1244) |