Explanation should include
- a list of mammals that have been extirpated from Virginia
- factors that led to the eradication of these mammals.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why are there no buffalo in the Shenandoah Valley?
- What would be the impact(s) of reintroducing buffalo and elk into the mountains of Virginia?
- What factors led to the disappearance of the cougar from Virginia?
- What are some examples of mammals that have been reintroduced in Virginia?
- What are some of the concerns wildlife managers must address before considering the reintroduction of a species?
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