The articles in this publication aim to bring attention to the alarming status of four species of bustards found in India - the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps)‚ Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indica)‚ Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis) and the Houbara (Chlamydotis undulata). The situation is critical for all‚ the first three of which are resident with the Houbara being a migratory species. I have always marveled at the sight of these incredible birds‚ which are becoming increasingly
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year in steep decline before turning a corner in March. The relatively rapid turnaround in this financial indicator stands in stark contrast to the relentless decline in the indicators of Australia’s natural capital. Our indicators for threatened species‚ landscape health and matters such as water quality continue to deteriorate. How do we turn around the decline in our natural capital? It is pretty clear that new business models are required to effectively deliver many conservation services.
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Exotic plant invasions are causing profound changes to ecosystems around the world. However‚ it is difficult to generalise about their effects on ecosystem properties‚ since these vary according to the traits of the invading species‚ and the properties of the invaded vegetation and habitat. Yet‚ knowing the inherent functional traits of an exotic invasive plant could improve understanding of its invasion success and impact‚ since plant traits affect ecosystem properties such as through fall distribution
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Therefore‚ the animals are forced to share their land with uncompassionate humans. One example is the Borneo Pygmy Elephant found in Southeast Asia. Their thriving population has diminished to less than 1‚500 in the past years. An analysis of the endangered Borneo Pygmy Elephant shows their characteristics and habitat‚ what is threatening them‚ and how they can be saved. Walt Disney’s Dumbo could not have portrayed a Borneo Pygmy Elephant better.
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areas associated with White Nose Syndrome in bats. Results shown White Nose Syndrome in bats does not impact all of North America‚ only in the southeast and east regions. Population decline indicated that the disease would threaten 32% of the bat species (Fred‚ 2013). White Nose Syndrome is a disease caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (formerly known
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more trees can we reduce the amounts of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide outdoor. It is clear that individuals have no access to shutting down factories or strength plenty of trees. Second‚ the number of endangered species is soaring constantly during the past decades. People hunt endanger species either for flash or their fur and tusk‚ which
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million supporters worldwide it is providing services to save the natural environment in more than 100 countries‚ currently its focus is mainly on the biodiversity of forests‚ freshwater ecosystems‚ oceans and coasts and also concerned with endangered species‚ pollution and climate change. ii) Benefits for the customers and Individuals: The organisation is providing the benefits to its customers and other people by its commitment to keep the natural environment protected
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concolor coryi) was placed on the endangered species list in 1973‚ and there are less than one hundred of the Florida Panthers still alive. I chose this bigger cat because they beautiful felines that may be close to extinction. In writing about this animal‚ I hope to bring attention to the fact that they are often killed by cars‚ people shoot them because they eat the animals on their property‚ and they also can die from genetic problems from mating with other cat species. The Florida Panthers are beautiful
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around this time in the 70’s‚ American’s were starting to become much more aware of their impact on the environment and the wildlife. The Endangered Species Act was created in 1973‚ and the Grey Wolf was put on the list in 1974. After almost 35 years of restoration efforts and conservation work‚ the Grey Wolf has finally been taken off the endangered species list in Minnesota‚ with
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be bred in security. Endangered natural life can also be saved by keeping some of the species in cages. In Mauritius‚ for example‚ the kestrel – a unique bird – which was in great danger of extinction is now present in big numbers throughout the island. It is true also for the Mauritius Parakeet and the American Bison and the trumpeter or swan both of North America as well as for other worldwide animals. In captivity‚ protected from any danger‚ the endangered animal species are observed by scientists
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