Sage Grouse Research Paper
Imagine having your home slowly being destroyed and you're population numbers going down,well thats whats happening to the Greater Sage Grouse. The Greater Sage Grouse a fascinating bird lives in the southern part of Canada and western parts of the United States. Their habitat is being destroyed by us, the human population. The Sage Grouse lives in sagebrush areas which are cold during the winter and hot during the summer a great place for them to migrate and to nest. The sagebrush provides habitat for many animals but most importantly to the Sage Grouse. Due to the usage by humans the sagebrush population has decreased and is very hard to bring back once it has been tampered with by humans. People should be aware to the decline of these animals because we are the ones who are causing it. The introduction of toxic plants to the area, crop lands 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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are a legacy many hunters and native hope to pass down to generations (Historical).
I disagree with the decision of taking these animals off the list of endangered animals.
Due to the construction done on sage brush land, it has caused the pushing of the Grouse out of its habitat leaving them with smaller areas to live in. Their land has been destroyed by farmers because it is an ideal place for turning into rangeland for livestock to graze. Once the land has been turned into rangeland it is very difficult to reverse the changes done to the land. The changes done have kicked the birds out of their environment due to the greediness of business workers and farmers wanting the land. The land has also been harmed by the introduction of toxic plants to the area have been declining the numbers of sagebrush thus bring the numbers of these birds down. If the Sage Grouse would have remained on the list their habitat would have never been tampered with preventing the decline in the Greater Sage Grouse population.
The Sage Grouse is a good indicator of how successful the other animals are doing.Scientist who have studied the Sage Grouse have noticed that if they are doing well in their habitat it's most likely that other animals who (word that means multiple animals live in the same area) are doing good as well.
Since these animals share the same habitat and have similar diets, it's most likely if one animal is declining so are the other animals. The animals who (word) are Pronghorn, Mule Deer,Pygmy Rabbit,Sagebrush Vole, and many other species. Due to the decrease in habitation the numbers of the Sage Grouse have gone down and sooner or later so will the population numbers of the other
animals.
As well as an asset to the environment it's also a symbol. Like a right of passage. The Sage Grouse has been mentioned in many Native American stories telling of a these strong and amazing birds in theirs legends. So many different legends and myths have been told of this magnificent bird,leaving many listeners to want to see these birds. Bird watchers also enjoy the view of these birds specifically during their mating season. Since their habitat is in a prime area during hunting season it's very common to see these birds. It gives the hunter a familiarity of the land and the joy they feel when outdoors. Making them want to share this experience with many generations to come. Without the Sage Grouse being on the Endangered list it's likely that they will become extinct , depriving many different people of the view of these amazing Birds.
These birds serve many amazing purposes.The number one reason to keep these animals on the list is to keep the human race from committing the crime of causing the extinction of the Sage Grouse. A bird that brings so many people joy and doesn’t harm the earth but instead keeping it alive and beautiful. The Sage Grouse should be on the list because it would be wrong if we stood back and watched while these innocent animals fade away knowing that we could have done something to prevent it.
The Greater Sage Grouse was initially considered for the endangered species list or the threatened species list because a rapid decrease was seen in the Grouse population. The reason for that was due to the loss in habitable land and inadequate way to prevent the habitat loss.The judge on the case of this bird required a plan to save these animals before deciding to put it on the list.The judge presiding the case determined that the plan was capable of keeping these birds alive. Keeping the bird off the list was the final decision reached. The plan entailed the changing of amendments regarding the potential plans for land use specifically to benefit the Sage Grouse population.
are a legacy many hunters and native hope to pass down to generations (Historical).
I disagree with the decision of taking these animals off the list of endangered animals.
Due to the construction done on sage brush land, it has caused the pushing of the Grouse out of its habitat leaving them with smaller areas to live in. Their land has been destroyed by farmers because it is an ideal place for turning into rangeland for livestock to graze. Once the land has been turned into rangeland it is very difficult to reverse the changes done to the land. The changes done have kicked the birds out of their environment due to the greediness of business workers and farmers wanting the land. The land has also been harmed by the introduction of toxic plants to the area have been declining the numbers of sagebrush thus bring the numbers of these birds down. If the Sage Grouse would have remained on the list their habitat would have never been tampered with preventing the decline in the Greater Sage Grouse population.
The Sage Grouse is a good indicator of how successful the other animals are doing.Scientist who have studied the Sage Grouse have noticed that if they are doing well in their habitat it's most likely that other animals who (word that means multiple animals live in the same area) are doing good as well.
Since these animals share the same habitat and have similar diets, it's most likely if one animal is declining so are the other animals. The animals who (word) are Pronghorn, Mule Deer,Pygmy Rabbit,Sagebrush Vole, and many other species. Due to the decrease in habitation the numbers of the Sage Grouse have gone down and sooner or later so will the population numbers of the other
animals.
As well as an asset to the environment it's also a symbol. Like a right of passage. The Sage Grouse has been mentioned in many Native American stories telling of a these strong and amazing birds in theirs legends. So many different legends and myths have been told of this magnificent bird,leaving many listeners to want to see these birds. Bird watchers also enjoy the view of these birds specifically during their mating season. Since their habitat is in a prime area during hunting season it's very common to see these birds. It gives the hunter a familiarity of the land and the joy they feel when outdoors. Making them want to share this experience with many generations to come. Without the Sage Grouse being on the Endangered list it's likely that they will become extinct , depriving many different people of the view of these amazing Birds.
These birds serve many amazing purposes.The number one reason to keep these animals on the list is to keep the human race from committing the crime of causing the extinction of the Sage Grouse. A bird that brings so many people joy and doesn’t harm the earth but instead keeping it alive and beautiful. The Sage Grouse should be on the list because it would be wrong if we stood back and watched while these innocent animals fade away knowing that we could have done something to prevent it.
The Greater Sage Grouse was initially considered for the endangered species list or the threatened species list because a rapid decrease was seen in the Grouse population. The reason for that was due to the loss in habitable land and inadequate way to prevent the habitat loss.The judge on the case of this bird required a plan to save these animals before deciding to put it on the list.The judge presiding the case determined that the plan was capable of keeping these birds alive. Keeping the bird off the list was the final decision reached. The plan entailed the changing of amendments regarding the potential plans for land use specifically to benefit the Sage Grouse population.