"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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to the coasts of the North Pacific Ocean‚ ranging from Canada to Southern California and even Mexico. This species ranks as the second smallest marine mammal in the animal kingdom and is known for its dense fur coat‚ as opposed to a layer of blubber (http://www.defenders.org/sea-otter/basic-facts). The sea otter is a keystone species. A keystone species is “a species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend‚ such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically” (https://www
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interests with non-disclosure‚ noncompete and non-solicitation agreements (Seminar paper) VILNIUS‚ 2012 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................3 1. Definition and description of non-disclosure‚ non-compete and non-solicitation agreements ...4 1.1. Non-disclosure agreements ...............................................................................................4 1.2. Non-compete
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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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Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). As a cereal grain‚ it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world’s human population‚ especially in Asia. It is the agricultural commodity with the third-highest worldwide production‚ after sugarcane and maize‚ according to data of FAOSTAT 2012.[1] Oryza sativa with small wind pollinated flowers Since a large portion of maize crops are grown for purposes other than
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THE REPORTING OF NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN ANNUAL REPORTS BY THE FTSE100 Prepared by Professor Adrian Henriques‚ Middlesex University‚ for the CORE Coalition‚ 2010 Page | 1 INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND Amnesty International‚ Action Aid‚ Friends of the Earth‚ Traidcraft‚ War on Want and WWF (UK) have been tracking environmental and social problems and finding their solutions for many years. These groups and others formed The Corporate Responsibility (CORE) Coalition in 2000 to develop the obligations
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The Oryx is a genus consisting of 4 great antelope species. The Oryx is also called the sabre antelope. Oryx is a speedy-running hoofed animal that lives in dry areas of Africa and Asia (plus the Arabian Peninsula). They live in steppes (sparse grasslands)‚ the semi-deserts‚ and the deserts. These antelopes assemble in herds of 8 - 60 Oryx. Newborn calves can run with the group within some minutes of their birth. Oryx has life duration of about twenty years. Several people think that the unicorn
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The topic of ‘the contribution of Indigenous people‚ unwanted‚ used and then forgotten’ explores the idea that Indigenous people were not firstly wanted by the Australian Government to participate in conflicts as soldiers‚ then‚ were desperately needed and used‚ only to get forgotten‚ receiving little to no recognition for their incredible efforts in the wars they served in. At the time of World Wars I and II‚ Aboriginal Australians were subject to oppression and discrimination under regulations
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Hsieh Comparative Literature: An Introduction MEN60102 17 June 2014 Ecocriticism: Reconstruction of Indigenous Identity in Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony and Syaman Rapongan’s Old Men of the Sea Impacted by Western cultures‚ Native American’s traditions gradually disappear. Similar to Native American‚ The Tao (達悟 Dawu) traditions are threatened by Han influences. To preserve indigenous customs‚ native writers either portray how dominant cultures impact aborigines or portray how native traditions
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Thousands of Indigenous Americans in their homeland vs. one hundred Spaniards in a new area and somehow in less than five minutes the Spaniard’s capture the Indigenous leader. In 1532‚ Spaniard’s came from Europe to Cajamarca to conquer land and spread Christianity. The leader of the Spaniard’s was Francisco Pizarro. The first encounter between Spaniards and the Indigenous Americans was quick. The Spaniard’s captured the leader‚ Atahualpa‚ and held as a prisoner for eight months. For his release
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