Monique Balderas Period 1 The Endangered Species Globe

California Red Legged Frog ( Rana draytonii)

The California Red Legged Frog enjoys slow moving/standing deep ponds, pools, and streams. Tall vegetation protects it from predators and the sun. When they are not breeding, you can see them in wet meadows or damp grasses. Its primary cause of decline is overexploitation in the 19th and 20th centuries when these frogs were overharvested for food. Its secondary cause of decline is from the invasion and appetite of the non native bullfrog in California. The frog has a red coloring on its legs and belly. Back and head are red, brown, or gray. Back and tops of legs are covered in black spots. Folds run down the side of its back. And, it has rough skin.

Sagebrush (Artemis tridentata)

The sagebrush grows throughout cold desert, steppe, and mountain habitats in the Intermountain west of North America. Its primary cause of decline is due to the European cheatgrass and its dense, uniform carpet that outcompetes native grasses and shrubs. Sagebrush can grow to 2.5m. It can have both male and female organs and has a frost tender. It is pollinated by wind.

Wolverine (Gulo luscus)

The wolverines home ranges from 100-600 square miles. It is currently known in the North Cascades Range in Washington, Northern Rockies of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Wallowa Range in Oregon. Its causes of decline come from global warming and habitat loss. The wolverine weighs 17-40 pounds. It stands up to 1.5 ft tall. It can generally be 33-44 in long (including the tail). And, the male is larger than the female.