opportunities to study about that species so Italy can no longer be a choice for visitors leading to economic decline. Moreover‚ it also influences the knowledge of this species for the next generation. By the reason of the Mediterranean Monk Seal’s extinction‚ our offspring will never
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During the past 30 years the population of giraffes has staggered‚ with numbers decreasing so significantly that these animals are on the verge of extinction. Records from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) show in 1985 there were approximately 155‚000 giraffes. In 2015‚ it was discovered that there were only 97‚000 left. Some of the major causes of the species population decline are poaching‚ political strife‚ and loss of habitat in Africa. Prior to 2015‚ giraffes were
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Russian and Spanish languages. Protected species are organized under CITES into three appendices whereas Appendix I lists the species which are threatened with extinction due to trade‚ and hence the trade of species in Appendix I is prohibited for commercial purposes. Appendix II contains species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but they may become so unless trade is closely controlled. Species under Appendix III are listed because at least one country has requested other countries
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“Prairie dogs have a significant effect on biological diversity in prairie ecosystems. More than 200 species of wildlife have been associated with prairie dog towns‚ with over 140 species benefitting directly…” (Williams 34). Terry Tempest Williams‚ author of the book “Finding Beauty in a Broken World‚” delivers a strong argument as to why prairie dogs should be protected. Prairie dogs contribute to the welfare of animals around them in many ways. They create diversity‚ kinship and community. Williams
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enterprises an in depth look to why corporate social responsibility is important. They are given the opportunity to look back at the past‚ present and strive for a future that can still be altered. As the film progresses‚ the issues on global warming‚ extinction of species‚ deforestation as well as the slowly disappearing ocean habitats is depicted giving the viewer the chance to think about what he/she ought to do now. These concerns are actually our country’s own‚ too. Deforestation as a result of illegal
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1. The Pinta Island tortoise – Without argument‚ this turtle is one of the few species of Giant Galapagos tortoises and the rarest animal in the world since there is only one left alive. 2. Baiji (Yangtze River Dolphin) – With no more than a few tens of individuals‚ Yangtze River Dolphinthe dolphin is one of the world’s rarest mammals‚ and a victim of China’s breakneck economic growth‚ competing for food with the human beings. 3. The Vancouver Island Marmot – This marmot is found only in the high
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Grass Decomposition Lab Problem: How do temperature‚ sunlight‚ amount of moisture‚ and presence of oxygen affect the decomposition of grass? Controlled Variable: Amount of grass and water in each container. Independent Variable: temperature‚ sunlight‚ amount of moisture‚ presence of oxygen. Dependent Variable: decomposition rate of grass. Hypothesis: I believe that there will be the most decomposition in high temperatures‚ low sunlight‚ low amount of moisture‚ and high presense
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and human developments that have been made have been declining the numbers of sagebrush thus bring the numbers of these birds down.Unless we get the Greater sage Grouse back on the endangered list the human race will be to blame for yet another extinction in the animal world. The Greater Sage Grouse should be put back on the list of an endangered species because we are to blame‚ they are an indicator of other animals health in the habitat and
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Braided Essay: Blood dolphins and Endangered Species As my cruise ship approached the port we were about to dock at‚ I stood near the railing looking down into the beautiful water. Even from fifty feet up‚ I could see straight to the bottom of the crystal clear water. As my family and I headed towards the main door to exit the ship‚ the butterflies in my stomach grew more and more excited. Finally‚ we left the ship and were greeted by a large sign that read‚ “Welcome to the Bahamas!” Our first stop
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The Zoo and Its Benefits Zoos bring human kind closer to wild life. Though‚ sometimes that means taking the animal out of its natural habitat. Some animals have lost most of their habitat and are on the verge of extinction. In this way‚ the zoo helps the animals rather than using them as a form of human entertainment. Zoos also allow humans to study different kinds of animals more closely. Some zoos on the other hand manipulate the animals to acquire as much revenue as possible rather than
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