The Extinction of Sumatran Tigers in Asia – by Yoshie Samosir Tigers are the largest cat species with sharp claws and teeth. They are excellent swimmers and climbers. The ones that live in colder regions are paler‚ larger‚ thicker fur. Though for those who live in warmer climates are smaller and more colourful. But both are targeted for illegal poaching of body parts. Good day fellow classmates‚ allow me to share what I know and have learnt about Sumatran tigers. This is where you live. You have
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Dear Mr Clarkson‚ I have recently read ’Stuff The Tiger – Long Live Extinction’ with interest‚ and write to inform you of the failings in your article. Although there may be some element of truth in your main point‚ that we shouldn’t care about animals becoming extinct‚ the confusing way that you argue it prevents me from considering it seriously. There are a number of serious flaws both in how you present your argument and in the points that you make‚ and I hope to outline these to you in my letter
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Editor‚ I’m a regular reader of the Sunday Times and recently I came across Jeremy Clarkson’s article “Stuff the tiger – long live extinction”. Upon reading it‚ allow me to say‚ I strongly disagree with his beliefs and points of view and the way in which he describes them. I’m fond of this animal not only on a professional but also personal level‚ as I grew up in an area where tigers were idolized and preserved‚ which gives me plenty of reasons to criticise this piece. This article violates all
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Bemaraha Woolly Lemur Avahi cleesei Description Named after the comedian John Cleese‚ the Bemaraha woolly lemur is a little known Madagascan primate first described in 2005. Like other woolly lemurs‚ this species has thick‚ tightly-curled‚ brown-grey fur‚ and a long tail that is often rolled up against the back. Pale fur on the small‚ rounded head extends from the forehead‚ down towards the nose‚ forming a distinctive triangular shape. The Bemaraha woolly lemur is different from related species
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------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON TIGERS The tiger (Panthera tigris)‚ a member of the Felidae family‚ is the largest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera.[4] The tiger is native to much of eastern and southern Asia‚ and is an apex predator and an obligate carnivore. The larger tiger subspecies are comparable in size to the biggest extinct felids‚[5][6] reaching up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) in total length‚ weighing up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds)‚ and having canines
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Extinction is the ceasing of a species to exist on this Earth. A species officially becomes extinct when all of the species no longer exists. A species is to become certainly extinct when there is an extremely small number of it and it is unable to reproduce to create more of itself. Therefore‚ we say a species is in for certain extinction if it cannot reproduce itself. Extinctions occur at a great pace and species that we did not even know existed become extinct all the time. Scientists say that
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Muhamad Naem Bin Yusof Title : Animal in Extinction SubTopic : Why the animal under verge of extinction Introduction In bucked the trend towards modernization and progress‚ we increasingly forget that not only human beings that inhabit this universe. Ever forget the existence of human animals and the environment so that most of us have succumbed to the demands of modernization and progress. Humans have killed the flora and fauna around us to make way for development. Implications
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Tigers One of my most favorite things to do when going to the zoo is to see the big cats‚ most especially the tigers. The tiger is the largest of all big cats‚ and as of right now they are on the verge of extinction. The tiger is the top of the food chain in its natural habitat. They are a revered animal among many cultures and are considered to be one of the most beautiful animals on the planet. Due to poaching‚ illegal trade and the encroachment of their habitats‚ the tiger is now one of the
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The extinction of animals 1. Top ten of extinct animals More than 99% of all species that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct. The vast majority (over 95%) died out. Today is Endangered Species Day. Check out some of the beautiful creatures that the planet has lost. I. The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus): The flightless bird‚ native to the island of Mauritius‚ in the Indian Ocean. II. The Dinosaurs (all of them): They were gone long before the first human graced the planet. III. Passenger
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Brink of Extinction In Malaysia today the survival of wildlife have taken second place to human activity. All major wildlife species are now threatened with extinction. Does saving these endangered species and taking necessary actions for those who are on the brink of extinction means anything to you? Most of us are not aware that our Malayan Tiger‚ Clouded Leopard (Roy Goh 2011)‚ Pygmy Elephant‚ Sumatran Rhino‚ Orang-Utan and Turtles are in the under-extinction animals category
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