In my opinion passing the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) was necessary to protect the extinction of wildlife. Scientists have proven that one extinction can cause a disruption in the food chain‚ which has a domino effect on other extinctions. These extinctions can cause harm to humans. In all the environment is related to humans‚ if we like it or not. My belief is that implementation this act has not only helped with the preservation of wildlife and ecosystems‚ but also has benefits on humans
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Endangered Species By: Jennifer Petley There are currently only 30 individual Amur leopards left in the world‚ the hawksbill turtle has been deemed “critically endangered”‚ the black-footed ferret who was once thought to be globally extinct has only a population of 1000‚ the black rhino was said to be “doomed to disappear from the face of the earth” in 1961‚ and the Saola deer has an estimated population of a few hundred at a maximum‚ or possibly only a few dozen at a minimum. There are many
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Coast.This mammals population in the 1800s was approximately 1‚360. It has dramatically declined to 100‚but it is slowly increasing.Disease‚inbreeding and human interaction are the main reason why the Florida panther is endangered. It is sad that the Florida panther is endangered. There are many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.Humans are 1 of the many reasons why the Florida panther is endangered.In 2006‚11 of the 19 panthers were killed by cars‚leaving only 8 alive.There
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2008 to protect the polar bear species from extinction by adding them to the endangered list. This should be a wake-up call to every individual living on the planet Earth as it is time to take responsibility for our actions and start making serious changes. Continued decrease of sea ice levels is expected in the future which affects the entire span of polar bears which reclassifies their status as threatened and endangered. The initial process began with a 12-Month Petition Finding and Proposed Rule
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The Leatherback Sea Turtle is one of the most unique species out of all of the turtle species. This beautiful turtle species is critically endangered and their population is decreasing drastically. The Leatherbacks amazing features are taken for granted causing the endangerment. Their valuable leather is one reason for endangerment. Another factor is the waste produced from the daily use of boats. Throughout the life of the Leatherback Sea Turtle we will cover multiple different topics. These topics
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Giant Panda: How China’s Economic Growth Affects Populations Young panda approaching through the bushes [Fritz Poelking‚ 2008] Daniel Quiroga English 110 Dawn Service 5 April 2012 Giant Panda: How China’s Economic Growth Affects Populations Daniel Quiroga English 110 Dawn Service 5 April 2012 Summary Giant Panda is a bear native to central-western and south western China and it is easily recognized by its large‚ distinctive black patches around the eyes‚ over the
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"Taking" Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA)‚ 16 U.S.C. § 1532(19) (2006). - "The term ’take’ means to harass‚ harm‚ pursue‚ hunt‚ shoot‚ wound‚ kill‚ trap‚ capture‚ or collect‚ or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." § 1538 (a)(1)(B) - "it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to . . . . take any such species within the United States or the territorial sea of the United State." "Knowingly" United States v. McKittrick‚ 142 F.3d 1170‚ 1177 (9th Cir
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Saving Endangered Languages- Saving Our Diversity Oliver Wendell Holmes said “Language is the blood of the soul into which thoughts run and out of which they grow.” It implies all the languages in this planet play an important role in formation of diversity and cultural identity. Starting with simple grunts and moans‚ for a thousand years‚ the human species has developed a sophisticated language of gestures combined with spoken language. Today‚ along with many advantages that globalization has
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and Endangered Species Acts. The goal of the Clean Air Act was to lower pollutants in the air. This would allow the environment to thrive and cause fewer premature deaths in the country. The Clean water Act implemented a set of well-needed water quality standards. It also prevented disposal of harmful chemicals into a body of water. The Endangered Species Act was created protect and replenish animal species that are in danger of extinction. The act extends to the ecosystems that endangered or threatened
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plants are endangered. Since 1900 more species than ever before have become extinct‚ and scientists think we may even be losing one species a day at the moment. The most important reason for their extinction is the destruction of their habitats. When we save their habitats‚ we‟ll not only help them. More importantly‚ we‟ll receive benefits for economic growth‚ and the ecosystem. And finally‚ we can protect animals‟ rights. Therefore‚ Governments should establish more funds to save the endangered animals‟
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