ENDANGERED SPECIES Introduction An endangered species is a population of organisms which is at risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers‚ or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has calculated the percentage of endangered species as 40 percent of all organisms based on the sample of species that have been evaluated through 2006.Many nations have laws offering protection to
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modified‚ but these tend to happen at a gradual pace. This allows most species to adapt to the changing environment‚ where only a slight impact may take place. However‚ when changes occur at a fast pace‚ there is little or no time for an individual species to react and adjust to the new circumstances. This cause disastrous results‚ and for this reason‚ rapid habitat loss is the primary cause of species becoming endangered. Nearly every region of earth has been affected by human activity. It
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animals. Indeed‚ we are in danger of wiping out some species‚ if we have not already done so. For millions of years‚ extinction among animals was а natural process. In fact‚ it was part of the process of evolution. In recent years‚ however‚ the extinction of some species has been the result of human activities. Had it not been for these‚ many more animals would have survived. Some species have either been made extinct‚ or become endangered‚ because of hunting. Now‚ even the very earliest
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In the morning‚ Rainsford awakes in Zaroff’s comfortable bed. But to his surprise he finds Zaroff sitting on the chair next to the bed pointing a gun straight to his face. With sudden shock Rainsford gets up quickly. Fear filled his whole body‚ sweat poured down his face‚ and his body froze. “Walk slowly‚ don’t make no sudden movement’s son.” Zaroff said calmly‚ but firm. Walking slowly but steady he crosses the room to the door. He opens the door and walks out with the gun still to his forehead
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The Endangered Species Act‚ enacted in 1973‚ was put into place to protect the world’s wildlife‚ however it was built on the scientific knowledge of species from back then. With advancing technology and understanding‚ the Endangered Species Act‚ while it was great basis for protection for many years‚ it is time for it to be updated to fit the ever-changing world. As more research is conducted‚ it is being shown that keeping genetic diversity is more important to a species then just population size
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What is known as the Endangered Species Act began in mid-1960. In order for the Fish and Wildlife Service to expand their efforts to protect endangered species‚ Congress enacted the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966. This Act did little more than allow a list of endangered species to be made. The Act did not prohibit the killing of endangered species or the destruction of their habitat. The lack of legal protection for the endangered species led the Fish and Wildlife
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Ally Tinnermann Endangered Species Imagine a world filled with millions of different species of animals. Then‚ imagine that same world but with no more mammals‚ amphibians‚ or reptiles. Many people consider themselves animal lovers. So‚ ask yourself‚ it possible to live in a world without animals? An endangered species is a species that is at serious risk of extinction. Jennifer Sexton and Tom Warhol say on their website‚ Endangered species‚ that as the world is continuing to grow at an alarming
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Under the Endangered Species Act in the United States‚ species may be listed as "endangered" or "threatened". The Salt Creek tiger beetle (Cicindela nevadica lincolniana) is an example of an endangered subspecies protected under the ESA. The US Fish and Wildlife Service as well as the National Marine Fisheries Service are held responsible for classifying and protecting endangered species‚ and adding a particular species to the list can be a long‚ controversial process (Wilcove & Master‚ 2008‚ p.
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Chapter 18 Argumentation-Persuasion Notes: (Induction ) What is Argumentation-Persuasion? Ex: “You can’t possibly believe what you’re saying.” Ex: “Look‚ I know what I’m talking about‚ and that’s that.” Argument = verbal battle propelled by stubbornness and irrational thought with one person pitted against the other. (heated exchange) **in writing/text** Argumentation = using clear thinking and logic‚ the writer tries to convince readers of the soundness of a particular opinion on a controversial
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The Endangered Species Act was written to protect and recover the at risk species and the ecosystems that those animals depend on. It was passed in 1973 in hopes of recognizing the natural resources are very important to our nation and people. The U.S Fish and wildlife Service and the Commerce Department’s National Marine Fisheries Service are administrators of the act‚ and they both have their own responsibilities when it comes to implementing the ESA and the animals it protects. “The FWS has primary
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