469 Amphibians : 1895 Fishes : 1414 IUCN RED LIST - 2009Indian Scenario : IUCN RED LIST - 2009Indian Scenario Extinct: 01 Critically Endangered : 52 Endangered : 117 Vulnerable : 271 Total Number of Threatened Species: 440 Causes : Causes Habitat Destruction Expansion of Agriculture Rapid Industrialization
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relates to their diverse morphology and ecology. With regards to their morphology‚ lichens have three major forms which are described as crustose (crusty)‚ foliose (leafy) and fruticose (shrubby). Lichen ecology is also of significance in terms of habitat; their importance in nutrient cycling and the preventing erosion; indication of pollution as well as their characteristic ability to colonize areas. Furthermore‚ these factors all contribute to some of the many uses for which lichens are employed
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Wildlife Conservation Efforts in India Introduction The Indian subcontinent boasts of serving as the natural habitat of a large and varied wildlife. The sub-continent with its varied geographical spread from the Himalayas in the north to the Cauvery basin in the south and the Kutch region in the west to the plains of Assam in East present a diverse range of environmental conditions for some of the most magnificent as well as the rarest wildlife species of the world in India to exist. The beauty
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condition as the wild animal’s feeling. I trust that zoos are cruel to the faunas. Numeruous people think that zoos are good for the wild animals. Keeping animals in the zoos can save the animals from extinction than let them free in their habitat. In their wild habitat‚ the animal might be killed by their enemies. If they live in the zoo‚ they could not be killed by their predators because they live in each cage. In addition‚ they also think that not all of the zoo are cruel to the wild animal because
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What is biodiversity and what are the impacts do invasive species have on biodiversity? Biodiversity is the variety of animal and plant life in a particular habitat; it also means all of the different natural processes on the earth. There is estimated to be more than 11000 tree species in the amazon rainforest‚ that a huge amount of different species and that’s only for one part of the world. It is important to have biodiversity‚ Biodiversity boost ecosystems productivity. What is productivity?
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Marine Ecology Final Exam Review Difference between broadcast spawners‚ brooders‚ direct developers‚ lecithotrophic and planktotrophic larvae * Many marine organisms have a dispersal phase in their life history * Dispersal can occur as eggs‚ sperms‚ fertilized eggs‚ larvae‚ juveniles or adults * Many species only disperse as juveniles or adults * Other species take advantage of high density of water to disperse during very early life stages: eggs/sperm/fertilized eggs/larvae
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atmospheric sound propagation is unfavorable to any noise barrier. 2. Describe at least three facility designed modifications that maybe used to mitigate impacts on nearby wildlife habitat. -The Wildlife Habitat Mitigation establishes mitigation goals for each category of habitat and‚ depending upon the importance of the habitat‚ identifies preferred strategies to avoid or mitigate the impact of
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locate sufficient amounts of food. Deforestation for farming and to support the growing population has reduced the habitat of the Panda thus leading to their declining population. In the past‚ poaching was the greatest threat to the Giant Panda‚ but that threat has been nearly eliminated in recent years. China has imposed stricter protection measures for the Panda’s natural habitat‚ but there is no concrete proof that their population is going to be able to recover in the wild. One such effort is
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WWF‚ is an expert when it comes to the preventions for the Polar Bears. She is quoted saying‚ “We need to change course if we want to stop further habitat loss and ensure resilient wildlife populations both in the arctic and around the world‚” (Margaret Williams). As human beings there are many things that can be done to help prevent the loss of habitats. Polar Bears are becoming extinct because of climate change; however‚ organizations such as the WWF are helping the Polar Bears survive.
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slash-and-burn farming‚ and urbanization is stripping the Philippine animals of their natural habitats and sanctuaries. Hundreds of years ago‚ most of the Philippine islands were covered in rain forest. Deforestation‚ hunting‚ and a lack of wildlife management has led to the Philippines being described as conservation “hotspot”. Fewer natural wildlife habitat areas remain each year. Moreover‚ the habitat that remains has often been degraded to the wild areas which existed in the past. The country’s
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