Wildlife of Japan

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wildlife-of-japan

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Wildlife of Japan?An island nation in East Asia, comprising the Japanese archipelago
2. How big is Wildlife of Japan?Approximately 377,975 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Wildlife of Japan?Tokyo
4. What language do people speak in Wildlife of Japan?Japanese
5. What makes Japan's wildlife so special?Japan’s long north‑south stretch and many mountains, forests, and seas create many different habitats, so many animals and plants live there. Many of them are found only in Japan, making it a special place for wildlife.
6. Why are some animals in Japan endangered?Their homes can be destroyed by building, farming, or pollution, and new animals that are not native can hurt them. Because they live only in a small area, even small changes can be very dangerous.

Biogeographical Boundary: A line or zone that separates distinct geographical areas with different plant and animal life.
Evolutionary Divergence: The process where groups of organisms change over time and become distinct species.
Anthropogenic Pressures: Environmental changes caused by human activities.