Himalaya Mountains. In the Wildlife Sanctuary which is approximately 360 square kilometers‚ is rich in grasslands and tropical forests. Not only is the scenery beautiful‚ but this is a home to not only plants‚ but many endangered animals. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many species such as: tigers‚ wild buffalos‚ Indian bison’s‚ rhinos‚ and elephants. In 1992 it was placed on the UNESCO’s List of World Heritage for wilds’ protection and preserving. This paper will address the diversity of the flora
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populations of species in their natural surroundings and‚ in the case of some domesticated or cultivated species‚ in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive properties. Ex situ conservation is defined as: The conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitat. Conservation: Conservation is an action that effectively enhances the survival of species and habitats. Zoos can participate in conservation activities of benefit to species in a number of
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people living around the world today the forest that inhabits millions of different species of animals is being torn down for human settlement each day. Earth’s rainforests are home to over 50 percent of the world’s species and nearly 80‚000 acres of rainforest are destroyed each day (Scientific American). Although there are thousands of animals species that are endangered‚ the tiger is one of the most important species that comes to mind. The tiger is the largest member of the cat family and can weigh
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Deforestation is indeed the primary threat to the orangutan‚ a species of great ape known for its keen intelligence and the fact that it’s the largest animal to live primarily in trees. A 2007 assessment by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) predicts that orangutans will be virtually eliminated in the wild within two decades if current deforestation trends continue. The great reddish-brown apes are native to the tropical rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia‚ which are being cut down rapidly
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result in the extinction of a species or very close to extinction. The bushmeat trade happens globally‚ even in places unexpected to harbour these beliefs and practices. The bushmeat trade is also involved with the illegal capturing of animals for the use as pets or public entertainers‚ commonly seen among highly populated tourist areas. While some may say a small percentage can be justified since it is a cultural practice‚ overall the illicit trading or killing of [endangered] animals is a practice that
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human development or agricultural activities. Research shows that the area has important biodiversity values as there are over 200 species of trees and lianas recorded in the Matura National Park. There were also found to be seven endemic trees and one endemic fern tree in the Matura National Park. It has also been observed that seven of the nine endemic tree species that are found in the Northern Range are protected within Matura National Park (Van den Eynden‚ V. et al.
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Nowhere! Deforestation is a huge issue! It creates endangered/ extinction of a species‚ if they don’t become endangered then they move and have to constantly adapt‚ and when they have to move into our home areas‚ they give us deadly diseases. The purpose of this essay is to inform the reader about deforestation on animals and humans. When we cut down forests animals have a high chance of becoming extinct and a higher chance of becoming endangered. About a century ago‚ there were roughly 100‚000
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biodiversity and the emerging presence of urbanization among humans‚ my species is where can be found. You can call me Sudesh‚ I am a male Western purple-faced leaf monkey. Being a head of a female troop among my species got me through tons of obstacles especially in these modern times where there is the growth of human population and the advancement of the human living. I am here to tell about ourselves and our current condition.Our species are popularly being studied due to our being endemic here in Sri
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biodiversity in ecosystems and pushing rare species toward extinction. www.usatoday.com Wildlife trade http://worldwildlife.o rg/ A study released in 2013 found that illegal trade in wildlife is the forth largest illegal trade and was valued at over $19 billion per year. ▪ It is known that the trade is used to finance drug and arms trade as well. ▪ In 2011 23 metric tons of ivory was seized: That represents 2‚500 elephants annamiticus.com 5 Most endangered species due to illegal animal trade Animal
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the gray wolf off the endangered species list‚ thereby removing hunting protections. These differing opinions have caused significant controversy and years of court-room battling. In each article‚ the main viewpoints are the people that oppose protecting the gray wolf and the people that want to protect the gray wolf. In the first article written in 2009‚ the first viewpoints are from the Obama administration and supporters of taking the gray wolf off the endangered species list (nytimes‚ 2009)
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