Zoos Conservation through Education Daniel Dickerson Oklahoma State University Abstract In my research paper “The Importance of Zoos: Conservation Through Education‚” I take a look at the way zoos are aiding in the conservation of wildlife‚ by educating the public. I give examples from my on experiences as well as from zoo employees. I also use an array of online sources including‚ but not limited to‚ peer reviewed articles. I look into the why zoos are teaching conservation‚ and
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urgent need to speak on behalf of those animals that can’t speak for themselves and to increase public awareness of these issues.” – Conservation Ark‚ Adelaide Zoo. Zoos offer programs and activities for school and community groups. These enable school children and the public to learn about animals and wildlife conservation. Zoos also sponsor or create various conservation programs and campaigns for both the environment and for animals. Some campaigns run by Zoos Victoria are Don’t Palm Us Off‚ Act4Nature
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Topic: keeping animals in zoo is cruel and unfair. Keeping animals in captivity has been practised since very long. Putting wild creatures in cages is neither a good thing. In my opinion‚ captivating animals is not always a cruel deed in most cases where it proves to be an advantage to both humans and the creatures that were living before I the wilderness enjoying utmost freedom. Firstly‚ the keeping and breeding of vulnerable animals in zoos and circuses ensure their protection better. The
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Richgels KLD. 2013. Biodiversity decreases disease through predictable changes in host community competence. Nature 494(7436):230-3. 4. Sarkar S. 1999. Wilderness perservation and biodiversity conservation-keeping divergent goals distinct. Bioscience 49(5):405-12. 5. Johannesen ABORGE. 2005. Wildlife conservation policies and incentives to hunt: An empirical analysis of illegal hunting in western serengeti‚ tanzania. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110714142133.htm (accessed April 21‚ 2014).
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2.0 Findings 3.1 Finding from secondary sources The research was conducted to find out the two organisation aims and achievements. 3.2.1 Salvation Army 3.2.2.1 Mission and goals of Salvation army Source http://www.salvationarmy.org/ihq/about Salvation Army moved by sympathy and example of Jesus Christ‚ international Emergency Services section of Salvation Army has the mission to provide support and training and resources to unable ones to fulfil
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Save Forests and Wildlife As man learnt about nature he started to interfere with the laws of nature. He cut off the forests for agriculture and tamed wild animals for his food and clothing. Man was able to conquer nature‚ yet he can ’t control it. A balance exists between all living and non-living things in nature. Ecological disasters are bound to happen if there is any disturbance in the natural equilibrium. Increased industrialization and human requirements have led to the destruction of our
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Conservation Of Wild Life forests Protection and conservation of forests and wildlife are essential to maintain the earth’s health and environment. The earth is the only known living planet and it is because of its special environment and ecology which are life-supporting. Forests are part and parcel of our environment. They are one of the most valuable resources and gifts of nature. They play a key role in the maintenance climate‚ rain-patterns‚ water and soil conservation. They are the natural
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BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION OF KRISHNAPATNAM PORT EAST COAST OF INDIA DR .SK.M. BASHA NBKR MEDICINAL PLANT RESEARCH CENTRE VIDYANAGAR. The Krishnapatnamport Area Estuarine Ecosystem (KPAEE) en compassing the kandaleru mangroves is the area of mangroves along the east coast of India the area is rich in floral and faunal diversity and generates significant ecological and economic benefits such as shore line protection sustaining livelihoods and carbon sink services. There are 12 species of mangroves
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swoop. In 1995 there were 26‚106 species of mammals‚ birds‚ reptiles‚ amphibians‚ fishes invertebrates and plant that were considered endangered‚ vulnerable rare or indeterminate‚ (Watson‚ 1995‚ 26)‚ that figure is certainly higher today. Conservation biologists warn that 25 percent of all species could become extinct during the next twenty to thirty years (Shiva et al‚ 1991‚ 15). The difference between the previous extinctions and the ones currently taking place are the time line and the
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org/interaction-big-cats-leads-illegal-trafficking/. Big Cat Rescue. The Horrors of Cub Petting. YouTube‚ Big Cat Rescue‚ 3 Oct. 2017‚ www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iq4kAOT0NM. D’Cruze‚ Neil and David Macdonald. "Clouded in Mystery: The Global Trade in Clouded Leopards." Biodiversity & Conservation‚ vol. 24‚ no. 14‚ 15 Dec. 2015‚ pp. 3505-3526. EBSCOhost‚ doi:10.1007/s10531-015-1010-9. Iossa‚ Graziella‚ et al. “Are Wild Animals Suited to a Travelling Circus Life? Animal Welfare.”Research Gate‚ Research Gate‚ May 2009‚ www.researchgate.ne
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