Food is so abundant in such a habitat that many people worry very little the life of the next day. There are numerous animals, birds and reptiles and can be hunted to serve the needs of the community.…
This hypothesis was supported based on the data that was collected at the Pouhaa Marsh in 2011 and 2012. In 2011, about 20% of the birds seen at the Marsh were non-native, while the other 80% were native birds. In September of 2012, about 26% of the birds were non-native while 74% were native birds, and in October of 2012 about 23% of the birds seen at the marsh were non-native and about 77% were native. Variables that were difficult to control were the birds, because not all the birds in the marsh were seen by individuals who were collecting data on the birds. It’s possible that there could have been more birds than the data that was collected. Future modifications that could be made in the procedure to improve this experiment would be to have more than one individual collecting data, so there would be a few people collecting data at the marsh in one day. Future, related studies that could be conducted is how invasive species affects the number of native…
-Mangrove forests: Tropical equivilent of salt marshes. Their interlacing roots are breeding grounds and nurseries for many important fishes…
that are native, threatened, and almost endangered. Over 300 different bird species dwell within the…
Hawaii is home of many native animals which consist of mainly birds, insects, and marine animals that can only be found on the island due to its location and isolation from other continents. Some of these native animals are very unique and plays an important role into Hawaii’s ecosystem; however, their numbers are continuously decreasing because of different changes to the environment like the action of introducing non-native animals to Hawaii, the use of toxic materials in the environment, and also continuous mechanization and industrialization. A group of animal that makes up the native animal population in Hawaii that has been experiencing endangerment falls in the phylum of birds and one of the many species belonging to this phylum is the…
The development of tourism around certain key wildlife species can be problematic. Evaluate strategies which are used, around the world, to seek a working balance in the Nature-People relationship?…
The Asian Small-Clawed Otter, although not listed as endangered, is one of the several animals threatened as a result of three main problems—habitat destruction, hunting, and pollution. The otter’s habitat destruction is a result of changing land use patterns such as reclamation of swamps and mangroves, losing hill streams, tea and coffee plantations along hills, deforestation, water pollution due to pesticides, etc. (Aonyx cinerea). Although the otter is vulnerable mainly because of habitat loss, there are a limited number of conservation measures to protect it. All otters are protected in Malaysia and Singapore but local habitats are not yet protected. The American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums established a survival…
is. In the dry season the Kung will all live in close quarters near the…
Now, as the process of tropical deforestation progresses, the population of these amazing Macaw Parrots is decreasing because they are greatly dependent upon these very forests to provide them with food and nesting sites. For the last 100 years, over half the world's tropical forests have been destroyed. And it is estimated that worldwide, 26 hectares of forest are lost every minute - that's an area equivalent to 37 football pitches. Macaw Parrots nest high up in dead trees into which they gnaw a nesting hole. With the removal of trees from the forests, the competition for nesting sites becomes very great, and crowded conditions occur.…
This is due to the colorful ecosystem it supports. In paragraph 6 of "Wetlands and Habitat Loss", Elaine Mao states "Due to their unique characteristics, wetlands can support a wide diversity of plants, mammals, reptiles, birds and fish". To reiterate, the unique ecosystem found in wetlands, provide favorable conditions for a diverse set of organisms to live in. Furthermore, wetlands, such as those found in Louisiana, can serve as a sanctuary for endangered animal and plant species. Once more, in paragraph 8 of "Wetlands and Habitat Loss", Elaine Mao writes "The wetlands are a crucial resource for many endangered species. In fact, more than one‐third of the United States’ threatened and endangered species live only in wetlands, and more than one‐half use the wetlands at some point in their lives for breeding, nesting or raising their young". Many of these endangered species, would likely not even be here today, if it wasn't for the…
In summation, land and wildlife study and conservation remains an important issue. Ever growing numbers of people enjoy visiting wild parks, however, they must also remain aware of the true reason the parks exist. In addition to beauty, National Parks are priceless areas that provide the study of wildlife and the local environment in order to better understand how to protect them for future generations to enjoy.…
Today's speech is about humor, laughter and comedy. This is not an informative speech on a boring subject that we have already heard of. The purpose of my speech is to to bring some light and share a theory that has proven it self true. Everybody finds men funny, especially me. My humor attracts the ladies i tell you. But there is a simple reason for it. This is only because women are not funny. I mean not as funny as men. Now don't get mad ladies, because i don't want to offend anyone, but this can be proven on so many levels. Therefore i am going to give you the 3 main reasons as to why you ladies are not as funny and why you love when we make you laugh. The 3 reasons will be the basis of my roadmap. So lets get right down to it. Women are less funny than us because genetically they have less humor. Then i will show and tell you how psychologically and socially women…
Life on earth is greatly influenced by oceanic habitat. All species are directly and indirectly impacted by the choices made by today’s existing generations. Often times humans outweigh anthropometric value from intrinsic value of habitats they’re not familiar with or exposed to every day. Human decision making functions in a way that focuses on determining costs and benefits of a particular situation, which often leads to the perception of natural resources being seen as available resources solely there to benefit humans. When aesthetic values are neglected, species readily become endangered or extinct and natural ecosystems depleted. Species diversity can be defined as a measure of diversity within an ecological community that considers species richness and evenness of species abundance. Over 80% of life on earth lives in the ocean. Large oceanic beings have experienced a horrific decrease in population over the past century due to majority of the world’s societies living by a ‘Frontier World View’ mentality. Recent human exploitation of Elasmobranchii in particular has had an even greater impact globally than majority of society is aware of.…
A second reason Cuyamaca is a great inspirational getaway is for the wildlife living on the reserve. It has many bird and squirrel and reptile life, also there is said to be mountain lions but they are a rare sight to see. The types of birds at cuyamaca falls…
To the natives of Apo Island the ocean represents an irreplaceable source of food and income. These natives have built their entire community and way of life around fishing the rich seas which surround their island paradise. The fish that the men of Apo Island catch each day provide the vast majority of nourishment received by both themselves and their families, as well as a source of income through the sale of the excess catch. The beauty of the surrounding reefs and the abundant fish that populate them is breath-taking, a fact that is appreciated by the multitude of tourists who flock to the island each year to engage in snorkeling and scuba diving. Baring this in mind it is hard to believe that only thirty years ago overfishing, to accommodate an ever increasing population, and destructive fishing methods conducted by the native population nearly destroyed the fragile ecosystem that surrounds Apo Island. These reefs, and the marine life which populates them, only exist today thanks to the intervention of scientists from Negros Island's Silliman University who consulted with the natives of Apo Island to convince them to change their fishing methods and create marine preservations to promote a healthy marine ecosystem, an ecosystem that has flourished in the years since these measures were taken.…