# Explain why monitoring endangered animals is important for their conservation, and describe one other measure that can be used to prevent an endangered animal species from becoming extinct.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) — 20.4 Conservation · Explain · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Monitoring allows the number of organisms remaining in the species to be tracked over time
2. Monitoring can identify preferred habitats / migration patterns so that important habitats can be protected
3. Names one other valid conservation measure for an endangered animal species
4. Correct description of the named conservation measure

## Key terms

- [monitoring](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/monitoring)
- [endangered](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/endangered)
- [conservation](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/conservation)

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