Endangered Species By: Jennifer Petley There are currently only 30 individual Amur leopards left in the world‚ the hawksbill turtle has been deemed “critically endangered”‚ the black-footed ferret who was once thought to be globally extinct has only a population of 1000‚ the black rhino was said to be “doomed to disappear from the face of the earth” in 1961‚ and the Saola deer has an estimated population of a few hundred at a maximum‚ or possibly only a few dozen at a minimum. There are many
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the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was highly controversial and not widely accepted. The ideas Darwin wrote about in his book had never been heard before and went completely against the church. Darwin said that all species on the Earth originated from one common ancestor. Then as time went on‚ that one species adapted differently based on the environment they were in. This kept happening until they became completely different species. He also said that if a species doesn’t adapt
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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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Running Head: DID THE FCAT WORK IN FLORIDA? Did the FCAT work in Florida? Chris Wiginton ITT Technical Institute‚ Tampa FL EN3220 Instructor: David Ali Hatami Axdahl 9 November‚ 2014 Abstract By exploring viewpoints both for and against the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT)‚ the question of “Did the FCAT work in Florida?” may never be answered‚ but it is a topic worthy of research‚ debate and discussion. Unfortunately‚ and to the detriment of the education for Florida’s kids
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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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"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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The owner of South Florida Pet Sitter in Fort Lauderdale‚ FL has provided professional pet sitting and dog walking services for over four years. Opening his doors to a variety of pets‚ it isn’t enough to call the place a “facility” – it’s more like a home away from home for cats and dogs alike. Here’s what you can expect from this quality cage-free boarding service: • 24-Hour Supervision: Your pet will receive personalized one-on-one attention from the owner’s loving family‚ each one of whom has
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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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government forms is not an act of engaging in unauthorized practice of law. Facts: A paralegal service office in Florida conducts their business as hire outs to attorneys who needs temporary paralegal services and they also help non-English-speaking customers fill out government forms such as tax returns and immigration papers. Discussion: After three years in business‚ the Florida bar brings the paralegal service company up on charges of unauthorized practice of law. The issue is whether helping
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