You just got a job interview for the non-profit organization called "RedList". RedList is the conservation organization that keeps track of which species are at risk of extinction, or already extinct. The following description is from their website: "…the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global extinction risk status of animal…species.
As part of your job application they are asking you to demonstrate your knowledge of the ongoing extinction of animals on our planet. Show them your skills by writing them a letter explaining what you know about the conservation status of three clades of animals. In your letter, write about past trends, current status, and future predictions for full credit.